You marry who you think your beloved is, and then discover who they really are over the years. It’s that discovery that makes a marriage work.

Which of all my important nothings shall I tell you first?

I am sad when I think that the years go by like sacks that we mark "Returned Empty, " sad when I think that we shall be separated from one another and from ourselves.

Sometimes your talent can steer you away from your passion.

Develop an infallible technique and then place yourself at the mercy of inspiration.

I think living to be one hundred would be great, but living to fifty twice would be so much better.

You cannot be the person they know and the great, glorious person you want to become. Not at the same time.

If you want to get a pet for your child, I suggest a chicken so that when they get bored of it after a couple of days at least you can have a nice roast dinner.

When you become active in the system and communicate to your representatives, and they don't vote in accordance with your values, your responsibility is to support candidates who will.