People who are less happy, I find, are always consoling those who are more.

My dislike has no consequences. It accrues only in my mind—like preserves on a shelf or guns zeroing in, and never firing.

My capacity for having a good time exists. It surfaces, however, on odd occasions.

Self-pity” is just sadness, I think, in the pejorative.

The style of flirtation specific to classrooms was of service to the students all their lives.

Travelling becomes an excellent teacher if the traveller becomes an excellent student!

I don't think it was much of a forum for positive or negative feedback; it was mainly, "How can I make somebody laugh?" It wasn't a serious thing where I needed people to give me feedback.

Drunken behavior will not be tolerated, except by those who are being hilarious.

This year - today - I am repenting of my dependence on fossil fuels.

And on the Tree of Life, The middle tree and highest there that grew, Sat like a cormorant.

It is not to say that everything is fine and a positive attitude is all you need. But I share about values and principles and attitudes and I never tell people I understand their pain.

The Fed is the greatest hedge fund in history.

If you have form'd a circle to go into, Go into it yourself, and see how you would do. They said this mystery never shall cease: The priest promotes war, and the soldier peace.

A man I am cross'd with adversity.