“When wolves stalk the flock, best not to chain the dogs. And the flock is safer yet when the sheep grow fangs.”

“So much enthusiasm about the non-existence of God is somewhat bewildering, as no one appears to be nearly as excited about a similar absence of belief in unicorns, vampires, werewolves, astrology, nation-building, or the Labor Theory of Value. Nor is anyone dedicating much of their time to writing books and giving speeches at universities and conferences with the avowed goal of convincing others not to believe in them either.”

“Republican and Democrat are simply two different factions of the same ruling party, and their congressional battles are primarily over political spoils, not political ideology”

“I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source.”

“In order to be an immaculate member of a flock of sheep, one must above all, be a sheep.”

“Why can men be boys all of their lives, but we women must grow old while we are yet young?”

“You will be your best self when you take time to understand what you really need, feel and want.”