"There is nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than an agreement."

"Writing is an act of faith, not a trick of grammar."

"Commas in The New Yorker fall with the precision of knives in a circus act, outlining the victim."

"It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer."

"I must confess, I was born at a very early age."

"We must ensure that AI remains a mirror reflecting our own human biases, ultimately redefining what it means to be human."

"Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters."

"Wit is the sudden marriage of ideas which before their union were not perceived to have any relation."