War is the most striking instance of the failure of intelligence to master the problem of human relationships.

Truth is always the first war casualty. The emotional disturbances and distortions in historical writing are greatest in wartime.

It is necessary to any originality to have the courage to be an amateur.

In the greatest trial, we behold the greatness of our great God.

The key to good decision making is evaluating the available information - the data - and combining it with your own estimates of pluses and minuses. As an economist, I do this every day.

It's the change of rhythm which I think is what keeps me alive. In Spain I hear so much noise from my window that can't stand it. In Switzerland it's the lack of noise that drives me crazy.

I am here to make you think. . . . I am not here to make pretty pictures!

The party out of office becomes the articulate one.

Knowledge is also borrowed. It is not a flower that grows in your soul, it is something plastic that has been imposed upon you.

What a great thing! To be a writer! Words are something you can carry in your head. You can really 'travel light.'

What makes the engine go? Desire, desire, desire.

A frozen daiquiri of a scorching afternoon is soothing. It makes living more tolerable.