"We're the middle children of history, man. No purpose or place. We have no Great War. No Great Depression. Our Great War's a spiritual war... our Great Depression is our lives."

"Masochism is a valuable job skill."

"We just had a near-life experience!"

"You can't base your life on the past or the present. You have to tell me about your future."

"Your parents, they give you your life, but then they try to give you their life."

"The one you love and the one who loves you are never, ever the same person."

"The secret to life is meaningless unless you discover it yourself."

"I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place."

"Successful innovators recognize that discovery of great ideas come from looking at the same thing as everyone else and observing something different."

"You can't expect to hit the jackpot if you don't put a few nickels in the machine."

"My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate."

"The praise that comes from love does not make us vain, but more humble."