"Literature is the art of discovering something extraordinary about ordinary people, and saying with ordinary words something extraordinary."

A man's character is his fate.

I constantly see people rise in life who are not the smartest, sometimes not even the most diligent, but they are learning machines. They go to bed every night a little wiser than they were when they got up and boy does that help, particularly when you have a long run ahead of you.

A book should feel like an adventure, even if it’s just about a day at home.

The pursuit of happiness is not selfish—it’s essential for a meaningful life.