Most of the basic truths of life sound absurd at first hearing.
Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.
Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong.
Life is divided into the horrible and the miserable.
When I was a kid my parents moved a lot, but I always found them.
I'm glad I didn't have to fight in any war. I'm glad I didn't have to pick up a gun. I'm glad I didn't get killed or kill somebody. I hope my kids enjoy the same lack of manhood.