Sincerity that thinks it is the sole possessor of the truth is a deadlier sin than hypocrisy, which knows better.

A person is either himself or not himself; is either rooted in his existence or is a fabrication; has either found his humanhood or is still playing with masks and roles and status symbols. And nobody is more aware of this difference (although unconsciously) than a child. Only an authentic person can evoke a good response in the core of the other person; only person is resonant to person.

Elitism is the slur directed at merit by mediocrity.

Gourmet: Usually little more than a glutton festooned with credit cards.

When I hear somebody sigh, 'Life is hard,' I am always tempted to ask, 'Compared to what?'

The time to relax is when you don't have time for it.

We can often endure an extra pound of pain far more easily than we can suffer the withdrawal of an ounce of accustomed pleasure.