"I think the greatest danger to humanity is ourselves. We're our own worst enemy."

"I don't believe in government. I believe in individuals. I believe in the power of one person to make a difference."

"I'm not a prophet. I'm a historical writer. I write about things that have happened, or things that are happening, or things that are going to happen."

"I'm not a philosopher. I'm a storyteller. I tell stories that make people think."

"I'm not a philosopher. I'm a storyteller. I tell stories about people, about life, about the universe."