"A writer is someone who spends years patiently trying to discover the second being inside him."

You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.

"I don't think about the past. I focus on the present and the future."

The most valuable resource we extract isn't in the ground; it's the talent and dedication of our people.

The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.