Running is the classical road to self-consciousn ess, self-awareness and self-reliance. Independence is the outstanding characteristic of a runner. He learns the harsh reality of his physical and spiritual limitations when he runs. He learns that personal commitment, sacrifice and determination are his only means to betterment. Runners get promoted only through self-conquest.

Extraordinary how potent cheap music is.

Fifty-four years of love and tenderness and crossness and devotion and unswerving loyalty. Without her I could have achieved a quarter of what I have achieved, not only in terms of success and career, but in terms of personal happiness.

We have no reliable guarantee that the afterlife will be any less exasperating than this one, have we?

Sunburn is very becoming - but only when it is even - one must be careful not to look like a mixed grill.

As one gets older, one discovers everything is going to be exactly the same with different hats on.

Bed is the perfect climate.