By the deficits we may know the talents, by the exceptions we may know the rules, by studying patholgoy we may construct a model of health.

There is One Rule which is always Steadfast, the rule of Exceptions!

One rarely falls in love without being as much attracted to what is interestingly wrong with someone as what is objectively healthy.

A rule without exceptions is an instrument capable of doing mischief to the innocent and bringing grief -- as well as injustice -- to those who should gain exemptions from the rule's functioning.

Although my work leads me to spend time with Nazi skinheads, diseased street prostitutes and homeless alcoholics, I do not have the strength of character to be a pathologist.

People who are always taking care of their health are like misers, who are hoarding a treasure which they have never spirit enough to enjoy