At court you must say less than you think and only speak as much of the truth as will do you good.

It would be lovely if it was all Right vs. Wrong, Good overcomes Evil - I think most Americans, going about their daily lives, fool themselves into thinking that that's how our little world works, but it just isn't so.

I love all of my books. They were labors of love; I was striving to create something well done, and I do feel I succeeded.

The real world is the fantasy writer's scrapbook. Real history, real geography, real customs and religions are all invaluable sources of guidance and inspiration.

In Skala warfare is a womanly thing.

Wisdom dwells with prudence