The meaning of the presupposition is the method of verification… we know the meaning of the statement if we know the conditions under which the statement is true or false.

I've met talespinners before, Jake, and they're all cut more or less from the same cloth. They tell tales because they're afraid of life.

She did it without thinking--At that moment she was pure Gilly again: red-haired, with fury for blood, perfect aim, and nothing to lose.

Good news is rare these days, and every glittering ounce of it should be cherished and hoarded and worshipped and fondled like a priceless diamond.

I was always interested in films that scar.

As young Americans, you have an important responsibility, which is to become good citizens.

I see all. I hear all. I know all. And I spend a great deal of time in the bathroom.

I have no maternal instinct whatsoever. Motherhood holds no interest for me.

There is a perfect someone, even if the road to that someone isn’t all that perfect.

If we lose affection and kindliness from our life: we lose all that gives it charm.

Procrustes was an editor.