Thunderstorms were rare in California, but when they came they were, like most things in California, larger than life.

The experiences of the heartless are so limited. It is hate that is blind. Love may miss a flaw here and there, but hate misses beauty everywhere.

Privacy is like sleep - something you don't appreciate until you have to go without it.

the old ploy of the powerful: never refuse when you can confuse. Distraction and delay are always better than obstruction.

That's the worst thing about money - the moment you have some you begin to suspect everyone of trying to take it away from you. And usually they are.

money is an acquired taste that grows as it is fed.

Habit is far stronger than the lessons of experience.