Abandon the search for Truth; settle for a good fantasy

In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.

Think before you speak. Read before you think.

My favorite animal is steak.

The conversational overachiever is someone whose grasp exceeds his reach. This is possible but not attractive.

A hobby is, of course, an abomination, as are all consuming interests and passions that do not lead directly to large, personal gain.

As a teenager you are at the last stage in your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you.

Children are the most desirable opponents at scrabble as they are both easy to beat and fun to cheat.

There are two modes of transport in Los Angeles: car and ambulance. Visitors who wish to remain inconspicuous are advised to choose the latter

I've done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not.

Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if he's buying.

If you have really given your burden over to God, then soon your ministry will bring you great joy!

No matter how many good deeds we preform, they aren’t the ticket to earning God’s favor. God graces us in spite of what we do in this life, not because of.

To hell with facts! We need stories!

I could feel myself begin to recede, to tip and lose balance, slide toward the deeper darkness that had crept from outside

In a novel, I could submerge my ego in a characters and let his perceptions take over.

Whatever you accomplish in life is a manifestation not as much of what you do, as of what you believe you deserve.

It was an addiction. A pointless, self-destructive addiction. But really, is there any other kind?

I suppose I could've done a job. I haven't been doing any work. I'm not really used to doing quick jobs and then stopping, but I'm sure it would be possible.

Salvation by the cross. [Lat., In cruce salus.]

Faith begins as an experiment, and ends as an experience.