Spring is always cruel, with its false promise of resurrection.

I have learned that particularly clever ideas do not always stand up under close scrutiny.

I will tell you a little secret about archaeologists, dear Reader. They all pretend t be very high-minded. They claim that their sole aim in excavation is to uncover the mysteries of the past and add to the store of human knowledge. They lie. What they really want is a spectacular discovery, so they can get their names in the newspapers and inspire envy and hatred in the hearts of their rivals.

It may take us a little longer to reach the summit, but never fear, we will get there!

No woman really wants a man to carry her off; she only wants him to want to do it.

It is much more sensible to be an optimist instead of a pessimist, for if one is doomed to disappointment, why experience it in advance?

Exaggeration is the cheapest form of humor.