Everyone wants peace - and they will fight the most terrible war to get it.

Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

Astronomers, like burglars and jazz musicians, operate best at night.

So far as good writing goes, the use of the exclamation mark is a sign of failure. It is the literary equivalent of a man holding up a card reading LAUGHTER to a studio audience.

Never criticize Americans. They have the best taste that money can buy.

The ability of dandelions to tell the time is somewhat exaggerated, owing to the fact that there is always one seed that refuses to be blown off; the time usually turns out to be 37 o'clock.

My pragmatic nature, my impatience, will most likely have me drunk on aged spirit by noon.

I have always admired and had enormous respect for Elizabeth Taylor. She was not only an incredible actress but an amazing woman as well.

Everyone's the anti-Teddy Roosevelt. Speak loudly and carry a brittle twig.

There must be something good in a thing that pleases so many; even if it cannot be explained, it is certainly enjoyed.

It is not as difficult as I thought it was, but it is harder than it is.

Ready to put your claws where your mouth is, or are you going to cringe behind the big boys and yip all day?" His eyes flared yellow "Is that a challenge?" "Yes it is.

We realize that Judaism as a faith can survive only in an atmosphere of general faith.

It is understandable that people cannot be knowledgeable about all the different mediums. Sometimes it is funny.

One good thing about teaching calculus is that you develop a hardened attitude towards repeating yourself.

Poverty wants much; but avarice, everything.