Always listen to experts. They'll tell you what can't be done, and why. Then do it.

Butterflies are self propelled flowers.

When the need arises - and it does - you must be able to shoot your own dog. Don't farm it out — that doesn't make it nicer, it makes it worse.

Being a mother is an attitude, not a biological relation.

Logic is a feeble reed, friend.

Most neuroses and some psychoses can be traced to the unnecessary and unhealthy habit of daily wallowing in the troubles and sins of five billion strangers.

Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors... and miss.