We're animals. We're born like every other mammal and we live our whole lives around disguised animal thoughts.

As a biologist, I can't think of myself as anything but an animal among animals and plant.

restraint equals indulgence

It is harrowing for me to try to teach 20-year-old students, who earnestly want to improve their writing. The best I can think to tell them is: Quit smoking, and observe posted speed limits. This will improve your odds of getting old enough to be wise

Most every book I bring into the world is like birthing a baby; it's a lot of effort!

I'm of a fearsome mind to throw my arms around every living librarian who crosses my path, on behalf of the souls they never knew they saved.