Writing gives you the illusion of control, and then you realize it's just an illusion, that people are going to bring their own stuff into it.
I often quote myself. It adds spice to my conversation.
If you would thoroughly know anything, teach it to others.
Humor is the only test of gravity, and gravity of humor; for a subject which will not bear raillery is suspicious, and a jest which will not bear serious examination is false wit.
Of all noises, I think music is the least disagreeable.
I respect faith, but doubt is what gets you an education.
The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.