Being kissed by a man who didn't wax his moustache was-like eating an egg without salt.

Beware of overconcern for money, or position, or glory. Someday you will meet a man who cares for none of these things. Then you will know how poor you are.

I keep six honest serving men (they taught me all i knew); Theirs names are What and Why and When And How And Where and Who.

A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition

Of all the liars in the world, sometimes the worst are our own fears.

This is a brief life, but in its brevity it offers us some splendid moments, some meaningful adventures.

If you can keep your wits about you while all others are losing theirs, and blaming you. The world will be yours and everything in it, what's more, you'll be a man, my son.

I am by nature a dealer in words, and words are the most powerful drug known to humanity.

The silliest woman can manage a clever man; but it needs a very clever woman to manage a fool.

There is no sin so great as ignorance. Remember this.

Never look backwards or you'll fall down the stairs.

Three carefully stringed words are worth more than a book of gibberish. It's not the word count but the impact of those words that counts.

After a night of drinking, she would be a pale, starling-sized creature, but now, in this place, she is moonlight in heels.

To push behind the dog sled and run in front of the dog sled. That was always an interesting job.

When I was 14 years old, I was a huge fan of the Velvets, the Stooges and the Modern Lovers. They are my three favourite bands. I never get sick of 'em.

In making war with nature, there was risk of loss in winning.

It's absolutely fine to think of new ways of doing things, and I'm not just asking for the traditional reporter to look into our living rooms night after night.

It's a fine night to have an evening.

Fine, than I will not have to blame you for killing my friends with your stupidity. -Haymitch

When I go to peoples' houses I like to sneak into their bedrooms and try on their underwear.

Then endure for a while, and live for a happier day!