One of the best things about aging is being able to watch imagination overtake memory.

memories are like corks left out of bottles. They swell. They no longer fit.

I have everything I need. A square of sky, a piece of stone, a page, a pen, and memory raining down on me in sleeves.

You cannot just waste time. Otherwise you'll die to regret it.

The minute he spoke Spanish, I said, "I'm home."

I learned from her that every woman is worriedabout her looks, no matter how beautiful she is.

I don't know if the unborn has rights, but I do know that being born again doesn't give you more rights.

I don’t ever want to be in a hurry. I want to enjoy the moments.

I think a resumption of the Cold War would be a historic tragedy. If a conflict is avoidable, on a basis reflecting morality and security, one should try to avoid it.

I think philosophy is extremely good training for anyone who wants to do anything. Although that is an idea which people may speak scornfully of now, I think it does teach one to

I don't shoot guns. I don't know how to do that. I grew Upstate New York, so I fought with my fists.

We accept women being complete c-nts if they’re doing it for a child.

There are noble tones, ordinary ones, tranquil harmonies, consoling ones, others which excite by their vigour.

Fettuccine Alfredo is dangerous for your health.

Success is having people love you that you want to have love you.