Homework, I have discovered, involves a sharp pencil and thick books and long sighs.

A genius is often merely a talented person who has done all of his or her homework.

When we’re young, we don’t understand why our parents bug us so much with school and doing homework, but it’s a blessing to have that support at home

A lot of what you do in world building is you do your homework. You do your research. Go on walks. See things. All of that—and then take notes.