Television should be our Lyceum, our Chautauqua, our Minsky's and our Camelot.

Is there anything in the universe more beautiful and protective than the simple complexity of a spider's web?

A good farmer is nothing more nor less than a handy man with a sense of humus.

It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer.

The most puzzling thing about TV is the steady advance of the sponsor across the line that has always separated news from promotion, entertainment from merchandising. The advertiser has assumed the role of originator, and the performer has gradually been eased into the role of peddler.

It is easier for a man to be loyal to his club than to his planet; the bylaws are shorter, and he is personally acquainted with the other members.

Nauseous. Nauseated. The first means "sickening to contemplate"; the second means "sick at the stomach." Do not, therefore, say "I feel nauseous," unless you are sure you have that effect on others.