A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer.

I'm only telling you on the truth, " he said. "If you can't stand the truth, don't ask for it.

our triumphant age of plenty is riddled with darker feelings of doubt, cynicism, distrust, boredom and a strange kind of emptiness

You? I know you! You trust beyond reason."She met his eyes steadily. "Yes. It's how I get results beyond hope. As you may recall.

Gather ye rose-buds while ye may Old time is still a-flying. And this same flower that smiles today Tomorrow will be dying.

The nature of comedy is 'just do it.' But I think what's interesting about it is this joke has been around and why. And it's just saying what's wrong and how wrong can you be if you say it.

The goal is not to speculate on what might happen, but to imagine what you can make happen.

I try to make puzzles range all the way from easy to hard, and to leave many open at once.

We pity or condemn the communist peoples of the world for being bound in the chains of doctrine. So are we. Our doctrine runs as follows: Our Way is the Only Way.

I never rush myself. See, they can't start the game without me.

Don't get attached to moments. Good or bad, they all pass.