There may be significant things to learn about people by looking at what annoys them most.

Because the rhythm of conversation makes no allowance for dead periods, because the presence of others calls for continuous responses, we are left to regret the inanity of what we say, and the missed opportunity of what we do not.

The moment we cry in a film is not when things are sad but when they turn out to be more beautiful than we expected them to be.

It seems the only way to write a half decent book is to worry oneself sick on an hourly basis that one is producing a complete disaster.

Curiosity takes ignorance seriously - and is confident enough to admit when it's in the dark. It is aware of not knowing. And then it sets out to do something about it.

One of the best protections against disappointment is to have a lot going on.

Paying tax should be framed as a glorious civic duty worthy of gratitude - not a punishment for making money.