"There's no sense in whipping a tired horse, because he'll quit on you. More horses are whipped out of the money than into it."

“I had to keep from laughing when a male relative of mine became concerned about how often I danced.”

“Bliss—a-second-by-second joy and gratitude at the gift of being alive, conscious—lies on the other side of crushing, crushing boredom. Pay close attention to the most tedious thing you can find (Tax Returns, Televised Golf) and, in waves, a boredom like you’ve never known will wash over you and just about kill you. Ride these out, and it’s like stepping from black and white into color. Like water after days in the desert. Instant bliss in every atom.”

“I come from a massive family, and the youngest is twentysomething years younger than I am, so I grew up with children.”

“I’m awfully sorry for people who are taken in by all of today’s dietary mumbo jumbo. They are not getting any enjoyment out of their food.”

“Those who call me God, will fall into the deep pit of hell. Regard me as one of his slaves and have no doubt whatever about it. I am a servant of the Supreme Being; and have come to behold the wonderful drama of life.”

“There exist thousands of Americans who have AIDS-defining diseases but are HIV negative.”

“Unemployment is due to the large import of goods from Britain and other countries. The Government haven't used the powers which they have for the benefit of the country.”

“The greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance.”

Source : Philip Zimbardo, John Boyd (2008). “The Time Paradox: The New Psychology of Time That Will Change Your Life”, p.264, Simon and Schuster