I suffer from a spiritual malaise which manifests itself in outbursts of vicious rage.

Human interactions, stimulated as they are by disequilibrium, never achieve balance. In even the most favorable transaction, one party whether he realizes it or not must always come out the worse.

Of all questions, why? is the least pertinent. It begs the question; it assumes the larger part of its own response; to wit, that a sensible response exists.

Freedom, privileges, options, must constantly be exercised, even at the risk of inconvenience.

Good music always defeats bad luck

But I've sure worked at jobs where I have been under inspection.

While we are alive we should sit among colored lights and taste good wines, and discuss our adventures in far places; when we are dead, the opportunity is past.

What is an evil man? The man is evil who coerces obedience to his private ends, destroys beauty, produces pain, extinguishes life.

A barbarian is not aware that he is a barbarian.

I understand the gist of your speculation,' said Rhialto. 'It is most likely nuncupatory.

I was a carpenter for a time and everybody watches what you do.

Some say life is the thing, but I prefer reading.

Age is like love, it cannot be hid.

Where in the world did you get that dress?" "Present from Zu." "You look like you want to throw it in a fire." "I can't promise there won't be an unfortunate accident later on.

There was human goodness in the world, she thought-all caught up with desires and dreams, regrets and bitterness, resentments and power, but it was there.

Pacing is really important in an organization.

Who wants to be normal when you can be unique?

I've been doing stand-up 29 years; there is no other career when you're finding your stride 30 years into it.

In a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence.

I love my body because it's what I've been given. Being too thin is just as unhealthy as being obese.

If you like easygoing, monogamous men, stay away from billionaires.