The place of the father in the modern suburban family is a very small one, particularly if he plays golf.
Why the hell would terrorists kidnap a bunch of high school students?
It's wonderful what we can do if we're always doing.
I believe that every now and then it is important to laugh at ourselves and take a lighter approach to our life conditions.
I believe in God, only I spell it Nature.
The toughest thing about success is that you've got to keep on being a success. Talent is only a starting point in this business. You've got to keep on working that talent. Someday I'll reach for it and it won't be there.
There were millions of ways that the world could kill me.
I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves.
Work saves us from three great evils: boredom, vice and need.