[On President Kennedy's assassination Nov. 22, 1963:] Something dreadful is going to happen to the president today.

We must realize our own talents and, having realized, accept them; and play on them like a symphony in which all other instruments are harmonized to make a better universe.

I am walking today because of chiropractic care I received years ago. I predict a great future for the science of chiropractic.

During the 1960 election, I saw Richard Nixon as the winner.

Our lives are programmed at conception and are endowed with purpose and meaning.

A man dies as often as he loses his friends.

The past is history; The future is a mystery; This moment is a gift; That is why this moment is called the present; Enjoy it.

I see a lot of connections between folk and punk music just because they're both subcorporate music - I mean, traditionally.

He slips . . . but manages to regroup himself.

While you are going through your trial, you can recall your past victories and coul the blessings that you do have with a sure hope of greater ones to allow if you are faithful.

I'm not the kind of guy who dabbles in a lot of things.

Look for the ridiculous in everything and you will find it.

It is through observation and perception of atmosphere that he [the artist] can register the feeling that he wishes his painting to give out.

Every novel starts with a theme, and I am constantly looking for big ideas.

The soul refuses limits and always affirms an optimism, never a pessimism.