I have no culture, no humane harmony in my brains. I can't live without a culture anymore.

One thing I hate about school committees today is that they cut arts programs out of the curriculum because they say the arts aren't a way to make a living.

History is merely a list of surprises... It can only prepare us to be surprised yet again.

The insane, on occasion, are not without their charms.

That’s the attractive thing about war,” said Rosewater. “Absolutely everybody gets a little something.

That's what is was to be young - to be enthusiastic rather than envious about the good work other people could do.

I still catch myself feeling sad about things that don’t matter anymore.