Women truly are better than men. Otherwise, they'd be intolerable.

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.

I choose to listen to the river for a while, thinking river thoughts, before joining the night and the stars.

Writing on the wall: Will trade three blind crabs for two with no teeth.

There are circumstances in which suicide presents a viable option; a workable alternative; the only sensible solution.

My sole literary ambition is to write one good novel, then retire to my hut in the desert, assume the lotus position, compose my mind and senses, and sink into meditation, contemplating my novel.

If there's anyone still present whom I've failed to insult . . . I apologize.