The direction of a big act will warp history, but probably all acts do the same in their degree, down to a stone stepped over in the path or the breath caught at sight of a pretty girl or a fingernail nicked in the garden soil.

Being at ease with himself put him at ease with the world.

If you are in love-that's a good thing-that's about the best thing that can happen to anyone.

I guess I'm trying to say, Grab anything that goes by. It may not come around again.

I know now why confusion in government is not only tolerated but encouraged. I have learned. A confused people can make no clear demands.

There's more beauty in the truth even if it is dreadful beauty.

And finally comes culture, which is entertainment, relaxation, transport out of the pain of living.