59 yo

“increase your IQ by thirty points, would you be interested in reading that”
― Sean Patrick, Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man That Invented the 20th Century

“Then something immense came into view; an enormous shock-haired giant with his arms stretched out. It was the big gum-tree outside Mrs. Stubbs' shop, and as they passed by there was a strong whiff of eucalyptus. And now big spots of light gleamed in the mist. The shepherd”
― Katherine Mansfield, The Garden Party and Other Stories

“that,” he added before she could, “because someone needs to be around here to buy the food and see to the house and the kids.” He patted the air. “I know that, Sarah. I’m the first one to say that your role is as important as mine, it’s just that the demands are different.” He put a hand on the back of his neck.”
― Barbara Delinsky, What She Really Wants: A Story

“I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, 'Where's the self-help section?' She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.”
― George Carlin