and a charge of lying against someone whom you have always found truthful is a very serious thing

The music of memory has its own pitch, /which not everyone hears.

The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion or ethnic background, is that we all believe we are above-average drivers.

It's hard enough to go through puberty. Everyone's embarassed about their youth, but if just happens that the '80s were particularly disgusting. Flock of Seagulls is not cool.

Strength is happiness. Strength is itself victory. In weakness and cowardice there is no happiness

Although I was not aware of it at the time, the experience of growing up during the Great Depression was to have a profound impact on my intellectual and professional career.

Children, do not listen to those who malign masters and sages. Never listen to or indulge in derogatory talk about anyone. When we harbor negative thoughts about others, our minds become impure.

Love is a gift. You give love and that's where the joy is.

I would say that, intellectually, Catholicism had no more impact on me than did social theory.

I'm good at keeping secrets, but if it's not something super serious I usually tell people not to tell me because I'll tell someone else.

Some people make sharp distinctions sort of between their recreational musings and their professional work. I don't make that distinction very much