My ancestors were all Freethinkers, formerly Catholics. It was science and Darwin, in particular, that made them decide, as educated people, which they were, that the priest, nice as he was, didn't know what he was talking about.

People are lying all the time as to what a murderous nation we are. So let it be known. We're behaving abominably. It's like having a relative go absolutely nuts. Somebody has to say, "I think Uncle Charlie's off his rocker." We are behaving in a bizarre manner.

One of the few good things about modern times: If you die horribly on television, you will not have died in vain. You will have entertained us.

Human beings will be happier - not when they cure cancer or get to Mars or eliminate racial prejudice or flush Lake Erie but when they find ways to inhabit primitive communities again. That's my utopia.

You are better than you think.

I can think of no more stirring symbol of man's humanity to man than a fire engine.

A purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved.