Kurt Vonnegut

Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand.

No matter what side of the argument you are on, you always find people on your side that you wish were on the other.

As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters.

By a museum, I assume you mean an institution dedicated to the events of Sept. 11 and the aftermath. If that is done with sensitivity, I think it would be most appropriate.

If the people really set their minds on anything it is impossible to prevent their getting what they want.

You cannot be who and what you are unless you have a lifestyle, both internally and externally, that is designed to support that definition of self.

I have lived too long to cherish many illusions about the essential high-mindedness of men when brought into stark confrontation with the issue of control over their security, and their property interests.

We’re cool for the summer.

Some things have to be believed to be seen.

The basis of peace should be a world federation.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognizes genius.

Any fool can make a rule, and any fool will mind it.

I don’t have an alarm clock. If someone needs to wake me up, then I have my BlackBerry next to me.

There is joy in work. There is no happiness except in the realization that we have accomplished something.

True life is lived when tiny changes occur.

There are people who, instead of listening to what is being said to them, are already listening to what they are going to say themselves.