You can find in a text whatever you bring, if you will stand between it and the mirror of your imagination. You may not see your ears, but they will be there.

Every one knew he could foretell wars and famines, though that was not so hard, for there was always a war, and generally a famine somewhere.

For he did not seem to know any way to do a person a kindness but by killing him.

It gave an appalling idea of the value of an hour, and I thought I could never waste one again without remorse and terror.

I began to feel like a kept man and it felt great.

...thinking about laughing with 2 yr old Findlay today - Dostoyevsky was right, “The soul is healed by being with children.” ...

...originality is little morethan the fine blending of influences.

Puerto Rico was the Republic of Texas on jet-fuel testosterone and psychedelic estrogen.

But time growing old teaches all things.

I make one pledge above all others - to seek and speak the truth with all the resources of mind and spirit I command.

I have two pairs of eyes – one to paint and one to take photographs.

I love myself for all my mistakes and missteps. They have been very valuable to me. They have taught me many things. It is the way I learn. I am willing to stop punishing myself for my mistakes.

Wars are, of course, as a rule to be avoided; but they are far better than certain kinds of peace.

Seeing so much poverty everywhere makes me think that God is not rich. He gives the appearance of it, but I suspect some financial difficulties.