“There is a coherent plan to the universe, though I don't know what it's a plan for.”

“It's good to plan, but don't let the planning take the place of doing.”

“I know you have not thought about it. Italians always act without thinking, it's the glory and the downfall of your civilisation. A German plans a month in advance what his bowel movements will be at Easter, and the British plan everything in retrospect, so it always looks as though everything occurred as they intended. The French plan everything whilst appearing to be having a party, and the Spanish...well, God knows. Anyway, Pelagia is Greek, that's my point.”

“I know the Lord has a plan for us all, but sometimes, I just don't understand what the message can be.”

“What's the pleasure?' I asked.'Planning, I guess. I don't know. Doing stuff never feels as good as you hope it will feel.”

“Oh I don't plan on getting married. It's a legalized form of prostitution.”