Books are only the shadow and life the real thing. I believe this as strongly as any belief I hold.

I also believe that writing becomes worthwhile and vitalized only through a full and exciting life.

Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.

I believe in one thing only, the power of human will.

I believe that sexism in tech is a real problem.

I believe in luck. My luck's real streaky.