A dog who thinks he is a man's best friend is a dog who obviously has never met a tax lawyer.

In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.

Think before you speak. Read before you think.

My favorite animal is steak.

The conversational overachiever is someone whose grasp exceeds his reach. This is possible but not attractive.

A hobby is, of course, an abomination, as are all consuming interests and passions that do not lead directly to large, personal gain.

As a teenager you are at the last stage in your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you.

Children are the most desirable opponents at scrabble as they are both easy to beat and fun to cheat.

There are two modes of transport in Los Angeles: car and ambulance. Visitors who wish to remain inconspicuous are advised to choose the latter

I've done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not.

Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if he's buying.

All are but parts of one stupendous whole Whose body Nature is and God the soul.

I like fighters who come to fight.

The secret of success is doing things not merely because they are popular, but because you deeply believe in them.

I wanted to write literature that pushed people into their lives rather than helping people escape from them.

Reason can never prove the existence of God.

Economists are economical, among other things, of ideas; most make those of their graduate days do for a lifetime.

. . . a dirty exterior is a great enemy to beauty of all descriptions.

People think I must have been so talented at an early age, but I don't know - was it talent or hard work? Who knows?

Harner has impeccable credentials, both as an academic and as a practicing shaman. Without doubt (since the recent death of Mircea Eliade) the world's leading authority on shamanism.

Something that could bring you wealth and fame could also be your end, your undoing.