The ready availability of suicide, like sex and alcohol, is one of life's basic consolations.

It may be true that there are no atheists in foxholes. But you don't find many Christians there, either. Or, about as many of one as the other.

The best thing about graduating from the university was that I finally had time to sit on a log and read a good book.

I wouldn't trade a good horse for the best Rolls-Royce ever made -- unless I could trade the Rolls for two good horses.

Spartacus, like Jesus, was also crucified by the Romans. And for equally good reasons.

Home is where, when you have to go there, you probably shouldn't.

If the end does not justify the means - what can?