I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.

Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love.

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.

Life isn't worth living, unless it is lived for someone else.

Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.

Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.

Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.

The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.

God is clever but not dishonest.

Try not to become a man of success but rather a man of value.

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

Governments can do both great and stupid things.

Not every man can carry a full cup. Sudden elevation frequently leads to pride and a fall. The most exacting test of all to survive is prosperity.

We never taste happiness in perfection, our most fortunate successes are mixed with sadness.

Human dignity demands courage to defend oneself.

People from both political parties have long recognized that welfare without work creates negative incentives that lead to permanent poverty. It robs people of self-esteem.

Like a chastity belt, the package tour keeps you out of mischief but a bit restive for wondering what you missed.

The whites, who are educated and civilized, swindle me, and I am not hard to swindle because I do not know how to read and write.

Is he... is Dimitri a Strigoi?" Mason hesitated only a moment, like he was afraid to answer me, and then—he nodded. My heart shattered. My world shattered.

Whether early or late, the Parker novels are all superlative literary entertainments.

Marriage was probably the worst mistake I ever made in my life.