Happiness is an equivalent for all troublesome things.

It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.

Any person capable of angering you becomes your master.

Don't be concerned with other people's impressions of you. They are dazzled and deluded by appearances. Stick with your purpose. This alone will strengthen your will and give your life coherence.

There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.

When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.

I have to die. If it is now, well then I die now; if later, then now I will take my lunch, since the hour for lunch has arrived - and dying I will tend to later.

From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do -- now.

Keep your attention focused entirely on what is truly your own concern, and be clear that what belongs to others is their business and none of yours.

Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.

If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well

When anxiety comes knocking on your door, don't invite it in.

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.

My father is the Hollywood equivalent of a clean, fillet-brazed frame. My brother is like one of those fat-tubed aluminum Cannondales. I'm more like one of those Taiwanese Masis.

Showing is better than telling.

The Negro loves America enough to criticize her fundamentally. Most white Americans simply can't be bothered.

A good writer must be like the birds of a dark forest; you can't see them, but you can hear their mysterious and wise voices!

When I first tried out some hash, smoked some then. And I'll do it again, if only I had some cash.

The amount of time people waste dwelling on failures rather than putting that energy into another project, always amazes me

We dream every night, all the time.

Covering discretion with a coat of folly.