Some people would believe anything, especially if it eliminates awkward social and political problems.

The modern history of economic theory is a tale of evasions of reality.

The purpose of economic theory is to make those who are comfortable FEEL comfortable.

Only those who do not practice sin can stand in the presence of the holy God." -"I NEVER KNEW YOU

Not to wish too hard for a shift in circumstances since it never happens as you imagine.

The easiest thing to do in the world is pull the covers up over your head and go back to sleep.

The domestic career is no more natural to all women than the military career is natural to all men.

I have things in my head that are not like what anyone has taught me - shapes and ideas so near to me - so natural to my way of being and thinking that it hasn't occurred to me to put them down.

My father was a trigamist; he supported three families. We were never not poor.

Writers should take advantage of their surroundings, if only to trigger memories that juice their writing.

A strength is what you do that makes you feel strengthened.

It was weird because I'd only been in L.A. for about six months and I had my first feature.

In all my years one thing has never changed; You win with serious, tough-minded players. That never changes