There are too many books. The books are terrible. And this is because you have been taught to have self-esteem.

In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.

Think before you speak. Read before you think.

My favorite animal is steak.

The conversational overachiever is someone whose grasp exceeds his reach. This is possible but not attractive.

A hobby is, of course, an abomination, as are all consuming interests and passions that do not lead directly to large, personal gain.

As a teenager you are at the last stage in your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you.

Children are the most desirable opponents at scrabble as they are both easy to beat and fun to cheat.

There are two modes of transport in Los Angeles: car and ambulance. Visitors who wish to remain inconspicuous are advised to choose the latter

I've done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not.

Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if he's buying.

Life is uncertain, we can only hope.

one doesn't even think ofthe liverand if the liverdoesn't think ofus, that'sfine.

Look up, laugh loud, talk big, keep the color in your cheek and the fire in your eye, adorn your person, maintain your health, your beauty and your animal spirits.

Battery never dies, the ghetto keeps me wise.

Why are you still here?" she asked. "Shouldn't you be in a cave somewhere inspiring people?

The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences.

If anyone should have a reason to not be afraid, to move beyond the expectations of culture, that is kind of the whole message of Christianity.

Through sports a coach can offer a boy a secret way to sneak up on the mystery that is manhood.

We were not sent by Father in Heaven just to be born. We were sent to endure and return to Him with honor.

I wish I could write lyrical poems, but I just write the way they come.