We give advice by the bucket, but take it by the grain.

Happiness is equilibrium. Shift your weight.

Sometimes I watch a scene I've written, and occasionally I think, "Oh, for God's sake, shut up."

You can persuade a man to believe almost anything provided he is clever enough, but it is much more difficult to persuade someone less clever.

Responsibilities gravitate to the person who can shoulder them.

Happiness is equilibrium. Shift your weight. Equilibrium is pragmatic. You have to get everything into proportion. You compensate, rebalance yourself so that you maintain your angle to your world. When the world shifts, you shift.

No problem is insoluble, given a big enough plastic bag.