Loving you is just like breathing, as effortless, and as lovely.

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.

Prayer does not use up artificial energy, doesn't burn up any fossil fuel, doesn't pollute. Neither does song, neither does love, neither does the dance.

I do not believe in using women in combat, because females are too fierce.

I learned the value of hard work by working hard.

Never depend upon institutions or government to solve any problem. All social movements are founded by, guided by, motivated and seen through by the passion of individuals.

A small group of thoughtful people could change the world.

Everyone needs to have access both to grandparents and grandchildren in order to be a full human being.

Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship.

We should keep learning so long as we have grace and breathe.

Jesus came to give his righteousness not to condemn the unrighteous.

Oh, but it's our tears that make us human, Isabel.

Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.

If the FBI parks a van bristling with cameras outside your house, you are justified in closing your blinds.

Golf is meaningless, but it means so much.

You trust a thief when you trust a woman.

I'm sorry to keep focusing on the New Yorker, but everybody who was growing up when Calvin [Trillin] and I were growing up wanted to be published in the New Yorker.

People do not believe lies because they have to, but because they want to.

I think artists almost always end up turning to what's around them, what's in their environment or outside their window.