And we all know love is a glass which makes even a monster appear fascinating.

This thought strengthened in me my belief that all men, without exception, deserve to be pitied, if only because they are alive.

I gave up the unequal struggle against what appeared to be in my fate, indeed, I welcomed it with more affection. As one embraces a foe one can't defeat and I felt liberated.

Only the gentle are ever really strong.

What if you are wrong? What if the gods sent you, and indeed the rest of us, not because we were never meant to be, but because we were always meant to be?

I've copyrighted 3,000 songs.

If someone asks for a soft drink at a party, we no longer think he is a wimp.

Bills should be paid cheerfully, all money should be sent forth fearlessly and with a blessing.

My trouble is I analyze life instead of live it.

You can always do more than you think you can.

The love of popularity holds you in a vice.

The other day I dreamed that I was at the gates of heaven. And St. Peter said, 'Go back to Earth, there are no slums up here.'

Women being the weaker vessels, are ever thrust to the walls.