The mathematical giant [Gauss], who from his lofty heights embraces in one view the stars and the abysses …

When the time is ripe for certain things, these things appear in different places in the manner of violets coming to light in the early spring.

Do not try the parallels in that way: I know that way all along. I have measured that bottomless night, and all the light and all the joy of my life went out there.

Detest it [a certain difficult mathematics problem] just as much as lewd intercourse; it can deprive you of all your leisure, your health, your rest, and the whole happiness of your life.

The mathematical giant [Gauss], who from his lofty heights embraces in one view the stars and the abysses.

When the time is ripe for certain things, these things appear in different places in the manner of violets coming to light in early spring.

I didn't tell him that the diagnosis came three months after I got my first period. Like: Congratulations! You're a woman. Now die.

I was trapped in an awful spiral of insecure narcissism

Just because you're sober, don't think you're a good driver, Cookie.

The use of our possessions shows us up for what we actually are.

I have never been sexually aroused by a man. But I have yet to kiss Johnny Depp, so you never know.

The boy I loved didn't know I existed. Then again, he was obsessed with Camus, so he didn't know if any of us existed.

It is a lie that America is racist

When your head is firmly in the sand, another part of your anatomy is fully exposed.

Paul Scholes is the best player I've ever played with. There's talent in every part of his game.

Nothing makes me more determined to succeed than someone telling me something's impossible.