Perhaps the most lasting pleasure in life is the pleasure of not going to church.

The enemies of Freedom do not argue; they shout and they shoot

Perhaps all pleasure is only relief.

Theater is, of course, a reflection of life. Maybe we have to improve life before we can hope to improve theater.

Public opinion, a vulgar, impertinent, anonymous tyrant who deliberately makes life unpleasant for anyone who is not content to be the average person.

My God, a moment of bliss. Why, isn't that enough for a whole lifetime?