We envy others, for we see their lives in broad outline, while forced to live ours in every detail.

It's still possible to be a cockeyed optimist these days - you just have to be a little more cockeyed.

Occasionally ask, "What is the connection between what I want most in life and anything I plan to do today?

Man is the only animal who enjoys the consolation of believing in a next life; all other animals enjoy the consolation of not worrying about it.

There are many things I do for amusement, but for happiness I like to gather up my memories and go for a walk in the rain.

Of what use to get what you want if you must become someone else to get it.

A cat, after being scolded, goes about its business. A dog slinks off into a corner and pretends to be doing a serious self-reappraisal.