We need to live our experience as it is and with our eyes open. The universe is the way it is, whether we like it or not.

Metaphysical speculation is independent of the physical validity of the Big Bang itself and is irrelevant to our understanding of it.

Defeat none but one

When we see beyond self, we no longer cling to happiness. And when we stop clinging, we can begin to be happy.

Stop wasting time in playing a role or a concept. Instead, learn to ACTUALIZE YOURSELF, your potential.

. . . a relationship has a momentum, it must change and develop, and will tend to move toward the point of greatest commitment.

Throughout this country's history there have of course been systematic efforts to create an official underclass.

Who would name their kid Jack with the last words 'off' at the end of the last name? No wonder that guy is screwed up.

Leno, Conan. They are both really funny. They really know how to land one.

I make a lot of expressions constantly. I'm animated.

... one pets what one degrades; and one has to support what one has enfeebled

I obtained a job at the Library of Congress. I loved books, so I felt at home. I was going to end up, I thought, majoring in English and teach at the college level.