"The stripping away of illusion and the struggle to find personal reality can be likened to the peeling of an apple. As one peels away the layers of unreality. . . eventually only the core remains."

“I could be walking down the street one minute and get a handshake and then get spat on the next. I'm never sure whether to wear gloves or a helmet.”

“I'm not full of malice, but I do dislike Neil Diamond a lot, and I'm sorry that I've done a Neil Diamond song.”

“The great body of our citizens shoot less as times goes on. We should encourage rifle practice among schoolboys, and indeed among all classes, as well as in the military services by every means in our power. Thus, and not otherwise, may we be able to assist in preserving peace in the world... The first step – in the direction of preparation to avert war if possible, and to be fit for war if it should come – is to teach men to shoot!”

“Criticism is something that you have to take, regardless of what you do.”

“Charity ... is kind, it is not easily provok'd, it thinks no evil, it believes all things, hopes all things.”

Source : Cotton Mather, Increase Mather (1862). “Farther Account of the Tryals of the New-England Witches”, p.23

“When there are miles to go before we sleep, altered traits are more important than altered states.”

“There are people who drove me crazy, but they got the job done. And when I see that person again, I nod my head. Respect.”

“Happy Wednesday! Practice compassion. Lift others. Learn to encourage rather than criticize. You'll feel better when you help others feel better.”