For women, the sexual act is a means to a higher end. For a man, it is an end in itself.

We need wilderness whether or not we ever set foot in it. We need a refuge even though we may never need to go there. We need the possibility of escape as surely as we need hope.

War? The one war I'd be happy to join is the war against officers.

Whatever we cannot easily understand we call God; this saves much wear and tear on the brain tissues.

But it is a writer's duty to write and speak and record the truth, always the truth, no matter whom may be offended.

A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.

An empty man is full of himself.