“Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.”

“What would men be without women? Scarce, sir…mighty scarce.”

“Basically, I have two speeds…. Hostile or smart-aleck. Your choice.”

“Francois Rabelais. He was a poet. And his last words were “I go to seek a Great Perhaps.” That’s why I’m going. So I don’t have to wait until I die to start seeking a Great Perhaps.”

“Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire,
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.”

“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”

“Poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese.”

“Hope
Smiles from the threshold of the year to come,
Whispering ‘it will be happier’…”

“Many boys will bring you flowers. But someday you’ll meet a boy who will learn your favorite flower, your favorite song, your favorite sweet. And even if he is too poor to give you any of them, it won’t matter because he will have taken the time to know you as no one else does. Only that boy earns your heart.”

“You’re wishin’ too much, baby. You gotta stop wearing your wishbone where your backbone oughtta be.”