The world according to Bubba is simple - if it aggravates you, stop it. By whatever means necessary.

There's something ugly about the flawless.

Narrative becomes the way you make sense of chaos. That's how you focus the world. It's the only reason you should ever try this writing job.

In Greek tragedy, they fall from great heights. In noir, they fall from the curb.

Happiness comes in moments, & then it's gone until the next time. Could be years. But sadness settles it.

It's hard to close the door on optimistic expectations when you love someone.

There are so many more important things to worry about than how you're perceived by strangers.

The foundation of your life is luck. Hard work and talent make up the difference.

There are threads in our lives. You pull one, and everything else gets affected.

Chuck said, “Hey. How many surrealists does it take to screw in a lightbulb?” Cawley looked over at him. “I’ll bite. How many?” “Fish,” Chuck said and let loose a bright bark of a laugh.

What molds us is what maims us.

Truth ain't be in secret site to be found.It lies within certain levels of understanding and knowledge.

Be like a postage stamp. Stick to it until you get there

Meditation and mindfulness are tools for working with the mind, but where they have led me is to a blossoming of the heart...

God honored and blessed America as few nations in history. However, in recent years the nation has been moving away from its religious heritage.

As far as rearing children goes, the basic idea I try to keep in mind is that a child is a person. Just because they happen to be a little shorter than you doesn't mean they are dumber than you.

People who don't make mistakes are no bloody good to you at all.

English artists are usually entirely ruined by residence in Italy.

I've wanted you since the moment you tried to run me over. You are unlike any woman I have met before. You are strong, and courageous, and you do not suffer fools.

The only reason I work out is so I can eat more cheese.

If a young person has any idealism at all, it's strongest about the time he finishes college.