“Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind. ”

“There is no substitute for books in the life of a child.”

“It is quite possible to leave your home for a walk in the early morning air and return a different person – beguiled, enchanted.”

“I've been spending my life among flyspecks... while miracles have been leaning on lampposts at 4th and Fairfax”

“Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, "In this world, Elwood, you must be" - she always called me Elwood - "In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant." Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me. ”

“Doctor I've wrestled with reality for 40 years and I'm happy to say that I've finally won out over it.”

“In this world, Elwood, you must be oh-so-smart or -oh-so-pleasant. For years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. And you may quote me.”