Comedy is not pretty.

I don’t believe in optimism. I believe in optimal behavior. That’s a different thing.

We may think all religions beneficial, and believe of one alone that it is true.

Every state, like every theology, assumes man to be fundamentally bad and wicked.

It is only through the ordinary that the extraordinary can make itself perceived.

I knew a Buddhist once, and Ive hated myself ever since. The whole thing was a failure.

Let the nation try justice and the problem will be solved.

This is near enough true bliss.

Wickets are like wives – you never know which way they will turn!

You make very narrow distinctions.Of course! That is the nature of clear thinking.