The writer must believe that what he is doing is the most important thing in the world. And he must hold to this illusion even when he knows it is not true.

Democracy is not a spectator sport.

Learn how to tie a bowline knot. Practice in the dark. With one hand. For the rest of your life you’ll use this knot more times than you would ever believe.

"Memory is the diary that we all carry about with us."

"The future is not a place we are going, but a place we are creating."

Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.