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.

You'll never make a fortune working for the boss man.

[Optimism] acts as a self-fulfilling prophecy.

She was developing what Mom called a bit of a sarcastic streak.

Mom also hinted a couple of times that it was good I was going to college, since with one failed marriage behind me, I 'd have trouble landing a good husband and would need something to fall back on. "A package that's been opened once doesn't have the same appeal".

Life is a drama full of tragedy and comedy. You should learn to enjoy the comic episodes a little more.

Most important thing in life is learning how to fall.