An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last. 

If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right.  

You cannot simultaneously prevent and prepare for war.

Whether you call it Buddhism or other religion, self-discipline, that's important. Self-discipline with awareness of consequences.

Take a long breath, hold your breath for some time before releasing it each time,…that will enlarge your lungs a bit. A very useful tip for Corona times.

So much of literary sci-fi is about creating worlds that are rich and detailed and make sense at a social level. We'll create a world for people and then later present a narrative in the world.

Before I went to jail, I was active in politics as a member of South Africa's leading organizations - and I was generally busy from 7 A.M. until midnight. I never had time to sit and think.

The competitor to be feared is one who never bothers about you at all, but goes on making his own business better all the time. 

Every time I plant a seed, He say kill it before it grow, he say kill it before they grow.

The concept of God is as much a matter of speculation as faith.

We may stumble and fall but shall rise again; it should be enough if we did not run away from the battle.