Children are much less annoying [than adults] and they never start trends.

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.

Time is needed to convert all ideas and added values into the tangible products that benefits the world.

Communication is the one class no one graduates from. Even the wisest man's words will be misinterpreted by a fool.

You will need to know when to be assertive and wise enough to know when to exercise patience

I was born in Everett; I went through grade school in Everett, high school in Seattle.

... resistance to tyranny is man's highest ideal.

Everybody needs history but the people who need it most are poor folks - people without resources or options.

Life is one long jubilee.

I don't use those terms [like Uncle Tom], and I would never speak in that kind of language.

The sage knows without traveling, perceives without looking, completes without acting.

In Zen Buddhism an action is considered good when it brings happiness and well-being to oneself and others, evil when it brings suffering and harm to oneself and others.