All art is an expression and extension of ourselves.. Art finds its deepest value when it is the authentic expression of a deep human experience.

Far too often, when we think we are frightened by mystery, the fact is that we are haunted by history.

Serving God demands a lot of work

The cuckoo who is on to himself is halfway out of the clock.

We need more science, but what we especially need is science fiction.

The materials of the novelist must be real; they must be gathered from the field of humanity by his actual observation.

The only person more cynical than a drunk is a reformed drunk.

An excellent plumber is infinitely more admirable than an incompetent philosopher.

The song can be a little bit more of the mystery and leave the whole thing open ended. But there's something really gratifying about saying exactly what you mean.

What I enjoy so much about the Tonys' uniqueness is that anyone who's tuning in has an interest in seeing the show, so our job is halfway done.

Look to your experience in dreams to know how you will fare in death. Look to your experience of sleep to discover whether or not you are truly awake.

In the road ships must ride in 30, 40, or 50 fathom water, not above half a mile from the shore at farthest: and if there are many ships they must ride close one by another.