I saw the bathroom fixtures as a kind of American Trinity.

To enjoy the greatness and magnificence of life, lose yourself in the ocean of love.

Authority is not a substitute for truth.

When criticism doesn't make sense, it is usually coming from a different place.

Happiness comes fleetingly now and then to those who have learned to do without it and to them only.

So, it's good to be here, wherever I am.

"You are a boy," said Mr. Dombey, suddenly and almost fiercely; "and what you think of, or affect to think of, is of little consequence. You have done well, Sir. Don't undo it."

As long as I see anything to be done for God, life is worth having; but O how vain and unworthy it is to live for any lower end!

Perfect reason avoids all extremes.

You cannot commit an act of violence against a non-sentient object, only against a living thing.

Artists speak the truth to the public without fear of retribution or damage to their careers.