As I grew older I became a drunk. Why? Because I like ecstasy of the mind.

The page is long, blank, and full of truth. When I am through with it, it shall probably be long, full, and empty with words.

I petted the dogs who didn't argue with me ever. All dogs love God. They're wiser than their masters.

A pain stabbed my heart as it did every time I saw a girl I loved who was going the opposite direction in this too-big world.

Oh my God, sociability is just a big smile and a big smile is nothing but teeth, I wish I could just stay up here and rest and be kind." But somebody brought up some wine and that started me off.

Walking on water wasn't built in a day.

The bus roared through Indiana cornfields that night; the moon illuminated the ghostly gathered husks; it was almost Halloween. I made the acquaintance of a girl and we necked all the way to Indianapolis. She was nearsighted. When we got off to eat I had to lead her by the hand to the lunch counter. She bought my meals; my sandwiches were all gone. In exchange I told her long stories.