In my experience ideology is a lot like religion; it’s a belief system and most people cling to it long after it becomes clear that their ideology doesn’t describe the real world.

I don’t believe in socialism but I don’t believe in capitalism either. We are small, governments are large, we survive in the cracks. Cold comfort.

History is sensitive dependent on initial conditions. You cannot predict the future.

It's good to be loved. But it isn't enough.

I don't believe in socialism but I don't believe in capitalism either. We are small, governments are large, we survive in the cracks. Cold comfort.

I always forget that half of the people who watch us fly are waiting to see us die.

I thought this life of thoughtful liberalism was my birthright, too. Before I understood that my generation was to be born in interesting times.

Government is big, we are small. We are only free when we slip through the cracks.

Staying married to one person was boring. She figured she was too complicated for that. Interesting people had complicated lives.

Children are a blessing. They are a happiness so sharp that it feels like pain.