The best villains are those who believe they're the heroes of their own stories.
It doesn’t matter what your background is or where you come from, if you have dreams and goals, that’s all that matters.
The last temptation is the greatest treason: to do the right deed for the wrong reason.
The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash.
The energy transition won't happen overnight, but every step forward counts.