Someone creates a trick, many people perfect it, but its final success in front of an audience depends on the person who presents it.

You can be taught to write – you can’t be taught to be an artist

As my dad said, you have an obligation to leave the world better than how you found it. And he also reminded us to be givers in this life, and not takers.

Who is the best the sportswriter who wore shorts? I keep trying to envision Grantland Rice or John Lardner in shorts. It never occurred to me to wear shorts. I'd look too silly to wear shorts.

Everyone has this sense of togetherness right now. For example, one guy on the subway today, he wanted to share my pants.

Education is the methodical creation of the habit of thinking.

For me, Buddhism is a psychology and a philosophy that provides a means, upayas, for working with the mind.

The Lady has always moved to the next town and you stumble on after Her.

One gem from that ocean is worth all the pebbles of earthly streams.

Buy a pup and your money will buy Love unflinching that cannot lie.

The spirit of the times can haunt even the atheists.