Why are stamps adorned with kings and presidents? That we may lick their hinder parts and thump their heads.

Nothing in the universe can travel at the speed of light, they say, forgetful of the shadow's speed.

For a Jewish Puritan of the middle class, the novel is serious, the novel is work, the novel is conscientious application why, the novel is practically the retail business all over again.

A teacher is a person who never says anything once.

Write what you know. That should leave you with a lot of free time.

I would talk in iambic pentameter if it were easier.

I like all my children, even the squat and ugly ones.

Absolute power corrupts absolutely; and if you surrender your personal responsibility to a government which promises to take care of you, they will only take care of themselves.

When Robert Frost was alive, I was known as the other new England poet, which is to be barely known at all.

Robert Frost had always said you mustn't think of the last line first, or it's only a fake poem, not a real one. I'm inclined to agree.

[T]eaching has been for me an education (Lord knows what it has been for my students).

Amicus scientia est amicus Deus: Friend of science is the friend of God!

Friends can speed up your steps or slow down your pace. Leaders choose friends wisely

He wanted to flee in shame, to the kitchenette, to the next room, to the fire escapes and rooftops and the places where the city ended.

I try not to get political, I don't want to get religious, I don't want to get controversial, I just want to have a show that relates to everybody.

Failure is good as long as it does not become a habit.

Got to fight to control the violent side, every day and night.

I only tie up woman's body because I know I cannot tie up her heart. Only her physical parts can be tied up. Tying up a woman becomes an embrace.

I would slay dragons for you,” he told her. “I suspect that finding an unoccupied bedroom will be easier.

Greatness begins beyond your comfort zone.

The topic of working moms is a tap-dance recital in a minefield.