Confidence gives a fool the advantage over a wise man.

The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.

A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming.

There is no prejudice so strong as that which arises from a fancied exemption from all prejudice.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.

Fashion is gentility running away from vulgarity and afraid of being overtaken

I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.

One time, I went to a restaurant and I asked the waiter for some food for thought. He left, came back, and tried shoving a sirloin in my ear.

Our main battle has always been against Israeli soldiers and Jewish settlers.

I like Australia less and less. The hateful newness, the democratic conceit, every man a little pope of perfection.

The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.

Being in love also means learning not to say anything until she's had coffee.

I learned to love despair.

Mailer's Law: A thing either gets better or it costs more to run it the way it was.

No one can write like Vallejo and not sound like a fraud. He's just too much himself and not you.

I happily cling to my guns and my God, even if President Obama thinks that that is a simpleminded thing in his elitist heart.

If people won't spend any money, the government has this moral obligation to do it.