I grew up in Rhodesia on my father's ranch and every year he used to take us on safari in some remote area of the wilderness.

It's a strange paradox that a man gifted with too many talents can fritter them all away without developing a single one to its full.

I write my books in my head, and not in a specific study with a view. The view is from my inner eyes.

It's probably true that everyone has a book in them, although it may not be a very good one.

Failure makes success so much sweeter, and allows you to thumb your nose at the crowds.

They do say that socialism is the ideal philosophy-just as long as you have capitalists to pay for it.

I think one of the most poignant things is unrequited love and loneliness.

When I vacate this sack of old bones I won't care what you do with it. Bury or burn it but don't make much fuss.

Litigation only makes lawyers fat.

Sometimes it is best for men not to attempt to interfere with destiny. Our prayers can be answered in ways which we do not expect and do not welcome.

I don't want children. Why should I let some strange little monster into my life to destroy what to me is a perfect set-up?

Mob law is the most forcible expression of an abnormal public opinion it shows that society is rotten to the core.

We may often do as we please - but we cannot please as we please.

It takes suffering to widen the soul.

Together, we will reclaim America's schools, before ignorance and apathy claim more young lives.

How can we remember our ignorance, which our growth requires, when we are using our knowledge all the time?

I’ve always said that a wise businessperson will support the ANC… because supporting the ANC means you’re investing very well in your business

The blood of a redheaded woman is three degrees cooler than the blood of a normal woman. This has been established by medical studies.

I'm not sure that the current value of the NASDAQ is justified, but I'm not sure that it isn't.

Jaws, first time I saw it, I forgot I was in it. True. Totally forgot, and got as scared as everybody else, and it's a great movie.

Dreams are things that could potentially be treating you as a pupil to teach you things so when you wake up, you'll be able to handle certain elements from those dreams in a better way.