That's really what the mall is all about: money. At the mall the rule is: Credito, ergo sum - I shop, therefore I am.

That's the thing about a great book. Every time you read it, it's different, because you're different. You've changed since the last time you picked it up, things have happened to you.

Why should I bring happiness to those I loathe by obliterating myself, when I can make them miserable just by existing?

We have no control over fate and history, but we can control how we conduct ourselves in this life.

We are all the same in that we all want to be different.

Whining is a form of manipulation. People will give anything to make you shut up.

We often reward mediocrity because it is comforting. If they can do it, anyone can do it.

In relationships it is best to assume nothing.

My Macbook is my new boyfriend, except that he's dependable and meets all my demands.

You can not make someone love you. You can not be thin enough or white enough or famous enough. The choice is entirely the other person's. Then again, you might try hypnosis.

Yes, it's true that you can't learn everything from books. But you do learn something about everything.

When life hands you a lemon, say, 'Oh yeah, I like lemons! What else ya got?

No, Ben. What I’m asking is: Are you the vehicle, and Georgie rides around in you? That is why Ben’s the driver, right?

I worked in Toronto for two days. And by work I mean sit in a trailer for 15 hours, say two lines, and leave.

I don't think there's a day that goes by that I don't feel like I've had enough and there's nothing left, but desire means...never quit.

I am myself and what is around me, and if I do not save it, it shall not save me.

The Chains of conformity click in tiresomely monotonous unison.

Imagination consists in expelling from reality several incomplete persons, and then using the magic and subversive powers of desire to bring them back in the form of one entirely satisfying presence.

Cats can be cooperative when something feels good, which, to a cat, is the way everything is supposed to feel as much of the time as possible.

Put life into living, and do it with enthusiasm!

Right joyous are we to behold your face, Most worthy brother England; fairly met!