Wealth and wisdom are seldom combined, for the person who achieves one no longer desires the other.

Man, in his sensitivity, does not give names to animals he intends to eat but goes on giving names to children he intends to send to war.

As to the Seven Deadly Sins, I deplore Pride, Wrath, Lust, Envy and Greed. Gluttony and Sloth I pretty much plan my day around.

The secret to happiness is to put the burden of proof on unhappiness.

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

My quest for cosmic understanding is a book I have picked up and put down many times, always forgetting to insert a bookmark.

Nothing reduces the odds against you like ignoring them.