I could see why Archimedes got all excited. There was nothing finer than the feeling that came rushing through you when it clicked and you suddenly understood something that had puzzled you. It made you think it just might be possible to get a handle on this old world after all.

One thing about whoring: It put a chicken on the table.

I hate Erma," I told Mom... "You have to show compassion for her..." She added that you should never hate anyone, even your worst enemies. "Everyone has something good about them," she said. "You have to find the redeeming quality and love the person for that." "Oh yeah?" I said. "How about Hitler? What was his redeeming quality?" "Hitler loved dogs," Mom said without hesitation.

I found out that people are incredibly compassionate and kind. It really changed my view of the world.

Don't worry, God understands,' Mom said. 'He knows that your father is a cross we must bear.

Once you'd resolved to go, there was nothing to it at all.

Most important thing in life is learning how to fall.