Running the big rapids is like sex: half the fun lies in the anticipation. Two thirds of the thrill with the approach. The remainder is only ecstasy-or darkness.

High technology has done us one great service: It has retaught us the delight of performing simple and primordial tasks - chopping wood, building a fire, drawing water from a spring

Each thing in its way, when true to its own character, is equally beautiful. (p 41)

Say what you like about my bloody murderous government,' I says, 'but don't insult me poor bleedin' country.

Most academic economists know nothing of economy. In fact, they know little of anything.

Girls: I never wanted them all. Just all the ones I wanted.

Beauty is only skin deep; ugliness goes all the way through.