I am a phoenix who runs after arsonists.

Is our species crazy? Plenty of evidence.

I'm afraid there's nothing we can do about the journalists; we can only hope that they will die off as the deerflies do towards the end of August.

When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice.

The main reason for rewriting is not to achieve a smooth surface, but to discover the inner truth of your characters.

The late philosopher Morris R. Cohen of CCNY was asked by a student in the metaphysics course, Professor Cohen, how do I know that I exist? The keen old prof replied, And who is asking?

Strict seriousness was far more dangerous than any joke.