it seemed to me that I had never met another person on earth as discouraging to my happiness as my father. and it appeared that I had the same effect upon him.

and even the trees we walked under seemed less than trees and more like everything else.

I didn't like anybody in that school. I think they knew that. I think that's why they disliked me. I didn't like the way they walked or looked or talked, but I didn't like my mother or father either. I still had the feeling of being surrounded by white empty space. There was always a slight nausea in my stomach.

Life's as kind as you let it be.

I will put on my shoes and shirt and get out of here - it'll be better for all of us.

I am for the small man who has not forgotten, for the man who loves his beer and his women and his sunlight

If you're going to try, go all the way. There is no other feeling like that. You will be alone with the gods, and the nights will flame with fire. You will ride life straight to perfect laughter. It's the only good fight there is.