Constant indiscriminate approval devalues because it is so predictable.

Beginning to write, you discover what you have to write about.

Constant, indiscriminate approval devalues because it is so predictable.

I should probably confess that I get bored easily, which explains my reluctance to work with formula, tropes, whatever.

I realized that both the military and religious orders depend on discipline to shape people - which routine does, in a lot of ways.

The salvation of the species, lies in knowing the Self – it lies in contributing to the wellbeing of the Selves of others.

There is no such thing as a bad book, I just like some books more than others…

There are only two classes in society: those who get more than they earn, and those who earn more than they get.

Authoritarianism is not pretending anymore to be a real alternative to democracy, but we can see many more authoritarian practices and styles basically being smuggled into democratic governments.

Judd Apatow, Conan O'Brien ... taking what you think is funny, and then adding another layer to it. That's kind of my sensibility. Those are the guys that make me laugh.

Intercourse with a woman is sometimes a satisfactory substitute for masturbation. But it takes a lot of imagination to make it work.

Very few of us are succeeding in giving our parents the ideal death.

The status quo is never news, only challenges to it.

To philosophize is to doubt.

Tomorrow can be a wonderful age.