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Spinoza or Nietzsche are philosophers whose critical and destructive powers are without equal, but this power always springs from affirmation, from joy, from a cult of affirmation and joy, from the exigency of life against those who would mutilate and mortify life. For me, that is philosophy itself.

I think we're very uptight in America. You have to remember that we're descended from Puritans. Whether or not the country is now composed of immigrants, our culture as American really begins with the landing of the Pilgrims and a puritanical view of things.

Morality is of the highest importance - but for us, not for God.

It is not helpful to help a friend by putting coins in his pockets when he has got holes in his pockets.

The man who smiles when things go wrong has thought of someone to blame it on.

Learning money basics. Don't marry for money. You can borrow it cheaper.

My understanding of the Scriptures has been made simple by the person of Christ.

But, although America cannot be justly charged with violating the rights of Turkey, Turkey nevertheless can be justly charged with violating the rights of America.

If you wish to be happy, you have to choose happiness over wealth, power, success or fame. You have to accord happiness the highest priority in life.

I learned my French through school. I was lucky in that the tutor on 'The Wonder Years' set spoke fluent French.

To begin impatiently is the worst mistake a writer can make

In order for the students' development and the outer development of civilization to coincide, we need a faculty whose interest is not limited to specialized educational practices. Rather, this faculty must be fully involved in the broader aspects of life.

On the one hand, she is cut off from the protection awarded to her sisters abroad; on the other, she has no such power to defend her interests at the polls, as is the heritage of her brothers at home.

Cyber criminals are good... but they cut corners. They don't spend a lot of time tweaking things and making sure that every aspect of the attack is obfuscated.

I like English football, always have. It's just that people go on about the World Cup in 1986 and then I'm seen as the real bad boy.

I thought that strange syntax was the language of story books. I didn't realize those were poor translations... English from Edwardian times.

Anyone who has obeyed nature by transmitting a piece of gossip experiences the explosive relief that accompanies the satisfying of a primary need.

Indeed if fish had fish-lore and Wise-fish, it is probable that the business of anglers would be very little hindered.

I always have the most fun on the Fourth of July. You don't have to exchange any gifts. You just go to the beach and watch fireworks. It's always fun.

I long for the raised voice, the howl of rage or love.