I was simultaneously elated and depressed, a common enough state of mind these days when people are offered a great deal of money to do something repugnant.

Have you noticed how just trying to impose any sort of chronology on events makes it seem as though a lot of time has been occupied?

The chef who cooks without a song on his lips cannot hope to infuse the right carefree improvisatory note into his art.

I also wish I'd been born with a clearly defined talent for something, or else stupid.

Nature's design is fully economical. Human design follows this model when it minimizes information and maximizes understanding.

Light of lights!

The love which moves the world, according to common Christian belief, is God's love and the love of God.

An ametuer is an artist who supports himself with outside jobs which enable him to paint. A professional is someone whose wife works to enable him to paint.

The use of money is all the advantage there is in having money.

Children who are read to learn two things: First, that reading is worthwhile, and second, that they are worthwhile.

I was so happy every morning when I woke up that I was pissing smiley faces.

If the mind is flexible, the world is flexible.

Common sense should tell us that positively reinforcing sadistic behavior, as these games do, cannot be good for our children.

I can’t believe you were going to call me a liar and take my place under the guillotine. Next time I try to save you, woman, you better stay saved. (Fury)