Metaphysical problems about "mind" versus "matter" arise only from epistemological confusions.

Some people are always critical of vague statements. I tend rather to be critical of precise statements; they are the only ones which can correctly be labeled wrong.

I believe that either Jupiter has life or it doesn't. But I neither believe that it does, nor do I believe that it doesn't.

Why should I be worried about dying? It's not going to happen in my lifetime!

Humor could not flourish in a wholly serious and rational atmosphere.

All my life I have been intensely repelled by the idea of 'making an effort'. I hate this idea today as much as I did as a child. I don't know why I hate it so much; I just do.

I have free will, but not of my own choice. I have never freely chosen to have free will. I have to have free will, whether I like it or not!

There is nothing like a naturalistic orientation to dispel all these morbid thoughts of "sin" and "free will" and "moral responsibility.

Recently, someone asked me if I believed in astrology. He seemed somewhat puzzled when I explained that the reason I don't is that I'm a Gemini.

Why should I be worried about death?

Why do I act as I do? To tell you the truth, I have absolutely no idea why. It is simply my nature to act as I act, and that's all I can say.

Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.

As you embrace Christmas, you embrace the magnitude of your life’s journey & purpose.

If thine enemy- be hungry give him bread to eat.

You've achieved success in your field when you don't know whether what you're doing is work or play.

For me, it's important to keep a level of anonymity.

I decided that my existence would be one of books and silence.

Marriage is very difficult. Marriage is like a five-thousand-piece jigsaw puzzle, all sky.

And there is not anything in the world stronger than tenderness.

Turnin' nothin' into somethin' is God work, and you get nothin' without struggle and hard work

No, you are not to complain or question who you are, but instead, grow, reaching for the light that's inside you.