I think it's ok to have wishes that conflict with each other - it's irrational to try to make them both come true, but not irrational simply to have them.

Other things being equal, ill will is worse than moral indifference (as in causing suffering for money vs causing suffering to cause suffering), though things are rarely equal.

Virtue is about wanting right and good things, not about being particularly good at thinking.

I am an atheist. I don't think there's anything divine. Beautiful, impressive, awe-inspiring - sure, but not divine.

awake, then die in the arms of a modified lover sleep, then dream in the absence of a tangible lover envision, then sing in the thralls of a hungry lover

I think that winning creates chemistry, as opposed to other way around. I've been on a lot of friendly teams that couldn't win, trust me.

In nature there are few sharp lines

In my first stand-up acts there wasn't material even. You know, I'd go on stage and cry and read a Dear John letter or gut fish on stage. I could be odd - and it's what interested me as a comedian.

The function of protecting and developing health must rank even above that of restoring it when it is impaired.

Grace,” I said, very softly. “Say something.” Sam,” she said, and I crushed her to me.

I guess a normal woman would find it extremely enjoyable to wear fancy clothes. For me, I didn't enjoy it. It felt like a straight jacket.

Men of genius are meteors destined to burn themselves out in lighting up their age.

Without local guides, your enemy employs the land as a weapon against you.

Marry me, Gracie. Marry me and let me take care of you. Let me love you and prove it each and every day.