Where there is no desire or pursuits, there is no wholeness. But there are satisfying lesser states, fragments.

Astronauts: rotarians in outer space.

Love, like a sense of humor, is now claimed by everyone even though Love, like a sense of humor, is rather more rare than not, and to most of us poor muddlers unbearable at full strength.

Americans are not only a less homogenous population than we were when we were 3 million ex-colonists, but we're less educated. On top of that, we have constant misinformation and manipulation by media.

What is a political party but a conspiracy?

The most interesting thing about writing is the way that it obliterates time. Three hours seem like three minutes.

The fool is often oblivious of his own gaucherie.