Other people’s jobs always seemed easier than yours until you actually had to do them. - Charles Sheffield

Maddy listened closely to John’s voice. It was calm, but with an odd undercurrent of excitement. She thought, That weirdo, he’s enjoying this. If I were a failing component, I’d get more of his attention than I do now. Engineers!

As usual he looked tired, but that was normal. Geniuses worked harder than anyone else, not less hard.

One thing you have to teach the young is that it’s wrong to run away from problems.