Of course life is bizarre, the more bizarre it gets, the more interesting it is. The only way to approach it is to make yourself some popcorn and enjoy the show.

The problem with the gene pool is that there's no lifeguard.

I have memories - but only a fool stores his past in the future.

Life is hard. Then you die. Then they throw dirt in your face. Then the worms eat you. Be grateful it happens in that order.

Understanding the laws of nature does not mean that we are immune to their operations.

The jingling of a fat purse always commands the world.

True genius can be identified by the fact that its expression changes the world into something it has never been before.

Adolescence is that time in your life when you discover your ability to be depressed.

You will find it easiest to ride the avalanche in the direction it already travels.

The human race never solves any of its problems, it only outlives them.

Study what you love, and youll never have to work a day in your life. Itll be one great adventure.

If your friend really cared about you he wouldn't let you take such risks.

I search for the realness, the real feeling of a subject, all the texture around it... I always want to see the third dimension of something... I want to come alive with the object.

We wish genius and morality where affectionate companions, but it is a fact that they are often bitter enemies. They don't necessarily coalesce any more than oil and water do.

Most people seem to think I'm the kind of guy who shaves with a blowtorch. Actually I'm bookish and worrisome.

In our so-called democracy we are accustomed to give the majority what they want rather than educate them to understand what is best for them.

The facts: nothing matters but the facts: worship of the facts leads to everything, to happiness first of all and then to wealth.

Every time we look at the Blessed Sacrament our place in heaven is raised forever.

Star quality: I don't know what it is, but I've got it.

There is only one search: wandering... no dogma and no heresy.

We could do it, you know." "What?" "Leave the district. Run off. Live in the woods. You and I, we could make it.