I wish more English teachers helped their students engage the classics at the level of raw delight, instead of putting them on the scent of symbols. … - James Morrow

If Western Europe and the United States committed seven billion dollars annually to the cause of clean drinking water worldwide, that investment would save four thousand lives a day"...
"Seven billion dollars. That's less than what Europeans spend each year for perfume and Americans for cosmetic surgery. Before he went to the gallows, Enoch Anthem spoke often about Christ turning water into wine, but he never once implored Christendom to turn perfume into water.

You're not very religious, are you?" said Irene.
"I'm more into gravity.

I don't see you at Mass anymore."
"It's like fucking, Father. You gotta be up for it.