A genius is always on duty; even his dreams are tax deductible.

It is the difference between men and women, not the sameness, that creates the tension and the delight.

I've never yet read a review of one of my own books that I couldn't have written much better myself.

Art, science, philosophy, religion -- each offers at best only a crude simplification of actual living experience.

Life is too short for grief. Or regret. Or bullshit.

One of the pleasant things about small town life is that everyone, whether rich or poor, liked or disliked, has some kind of a role and place in the community. I never felt that living in a city - as I once did for a couple of years.

If it's knowledge and wisdom you want, then seek out the company of those who do real work for an honest purpose.