I'm either a mutant or a cripple, and I refuse to be a cripple. People pity cripples, but they're afraid of mutants [...] Fear implies respect.

The recognition of pain and fear in others give rise in us to pity, and in our pity is our humanity, our redemption.

From time to time, I do consider that I might be mad. Like any self-respecting lunatic, however, I am always quick to dismiss any doubts about my sanity.

Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one, is a life diminished.

No one's life should be rooted in fear. We are born for wonder, for joy, for hope, for love, to marvel at the mystery of existence, to be ravished by the beauty of the world, to seek truth and meaning, to acquire wisdom, and by our treatment of others to brighten the corner where we are.

I believe that I was a dog in a past life. That's the only thing that would explain why I like to snack on Purina Dog Chow.

the worst happens when you least expect it