Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen; the more select, the more enjoyable.

Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.

My definition [of a philosopher] is of a man up in a balloon, with his family and friends holding the ropes which confine him to earth and trying to haul him down.

I'm good friends with Lee Westwood. Bubba, Rickie Fowler. A few of the top hitters.

She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain.

I want to do something splendid…
Something heroic or wonderful that won’t be forgotten after I’m dead…
I think I shall write books.