Some books are undeservedly forgotten; none are undeservedly remembered.

<p>Wait and wait. Most people's lives are spent waiting.</p>

I failed to make the chess team because of my height.

It seemed the world was divided into good and bad people. The good ones slept better... while the bad ones seemed to enjoy the waking hours much more.

Tradition is the illusion of permanence.

Money is better than poverty$$$ if only for financial reasons.

I love nature$$$ I just don't want to get any of it on me.

A deranged person is supposed to have the strength of ten men. I have the strength of one small boy... with polio.

The only thing standing between me and greatness is me.

<p>Life is full of misery$$$ loneliness$$$ and suffering - and it's all over much too soon.</p>