It's annoying to be disapproved of by people who know only half the story, especially when you're not sure which half they know.

Sometimes, to pursue a new idea, the artist must forfeit his deposit on an old idea.

Once you find someone to share your ups and downs, downs are almost as good as ups.

Optimist: someone who isn't sure whether life is a tragedy or a comedy but is tickled silly just to be in the play.

Life is not fair, nor has it ever been, but the morning seems determined to dawn until it is.

Here is the basic question: Are we marionettes, or are we creatures of free will who just happen to have a lot of jerky reflexes?

Even at times when I don't care, I know exactly what I would care about if I did.