No man is an island, but some of us are long peninsulas.

Instead of past, present and future, I'd prefer chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.

To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first, and call whatever you hit the target

Be kind to unkind people. They need it the most.

Please don't lie to me,unless,you're sure I'll never find out the truth.

The greatest obstacle to discovering the truth is being convinced that you already know it.

I want either less corruption, or more chance to participate in it.

I too have known joy and sadness, and, on the whole, I prefer joy.

I'll give up my bad habits as soon as equally satisfying good habits become available.

I may not be perfect, but parts of me are excellent.

Keep some souvenirs of your past, or how will you ever prove it wasn't all a dream?

Vengence, betrayal, and love they all are synonyms for the same word: fake.

If the world is polluted, we are polluted. If the world dies, we die anyway. I don't pretend to be separate from the world. If she is poisoned, I jump in and be poisoned with her.

We are chameleons and our partialities and prejudices change place with an easy and blessed facility.

My grandfather gave me my first guitar, an old acoustic with palm trees and dancing girls painted on it

A newborn has more skills than does a politician. The infant babbles, burbles, cuddles, coos; the politician just babbles.

I always had a very strong sense of independence. I really liked being able to buy my Alanis Morissette Jagged Little Pill album. I wore that as a badge of honor. I love not having to rely on anyone.

We'd rather have faithful Jews, Baptists or Buddhists than some of the Catholics who nearly run you over in the parking lot after Mass.

We're always looking for something.

Self-empathy in NVC means checking in with your own feelings and needs.

The really great gallerists have always been interested in imagery that is not that imagery.