Peter De Vries — American Novelist born on February 27, 1910, died on September 28, 1993

Peter De Vries was an American editor and novelist known for his satiric wit. He has been described by the philosopher Daniel Dennett as "probably the funniest writer on religion ever"... (wikipedia)

Life is a zoo in a jungle.
There are times when parenthood seems nothing more than feeding the hand that bites you.
Celibacy is the worst form of self-abuse.
Confession is good for the soul only in the sense that a tweed coat is good for dandruff - it is a palliative rather than a remedy.
The bonds of matrimony are like any other bonds - they mature slowly.