“One would like to know, for most people, being denied reliable telepathic communication, reach for the phone, which they feel is more reliable.”

“Strangely enough I like the kind to which I belong: people.”

“... she said she would not sign any deposition containing the word "amorous" instead of "advances". For her the difference was of crucial significance, and one of the reasons she had separated from her husband was that he had never been amorous but had consistently made advances.”

“Feelings can kill such good hard things as love and hate.”

“An artist is like a woman who can do nothing but love, and who succumbs to every stray male jackass.”

“I don't trust Catholics," I said, "because they take advantage of you.""And Protestants?" he asked with a laugh."I loathe the way they fumble around with their consciences.""And atheists?" He was still laughing."They bore me because all they ever talk about is God.”

“-Los católicos me ponen nervioso -dije-, porque juegan sucio.-¿Y los protestantes? -preguntó riendo.-Me irritan con su manoseo de las conciencias.-¿Y los ateos? -seguía riéndose.-Me aburren, porque siempre hablan de Dios.-¿Y qué es usted, pues?-Soy un payaso -dije-, de momento, superior a mi fama.”