The sad discovery of the adult world was the permanent truth: you don't always do what you want to do; you do what you must.

Nihilists expend everything and everyone except themselves. They are the indispensable men, without whom the world might try to live almost happily.

Nothing is interesting if you're not interested.

Civilization is a perishable commodity.

Inquisitive people aren't really very attractive, are they?

The sad discovery of the adult world was the permanent truth: you don't always do what you want to do; you do what you must.

Expect the worst, and you won't be disappointed.