Death takes us piecemeal, not at a gulp.

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult

A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.

The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution

Don't stumble over something behind you.

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.

There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.

It's all in your headJ you have the power to make things seem hard or easy or even amusing. The choice is yours.

Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all.

Hey, you’re not supposed to find our magnificent organs amusing.

I would never like to endorse a fairness cream. I believe in natural beauty.

I want to play a villain - I can't wait to play a villain.

Drink lots of water, get lots of sleep, and take vitamin C!

For it is mutual trust, even more than mutual interest that holds human associations together.

I think the wonderful thing about doing theater is that it's more of an actor's medium. I think that film is more of a director's medium. You can't edit something out on stage. It's there.

I focus on the individual and not seeing this great big monster, "the press."

You can be Hitler and go to confession and say forgive me, Father, I killed six million Jews, and the priest would just be like no problem. Say 10 Heil Marys. And Hitler goes to heaven.

If you want perfection or close to it...listen to the record.

This land was an enigma. It was like a horse that no one knows how to break to harness, that runs wild and kicks things to pieces.