I left for Petersburg in August, 1871 and stayed there until 1879.

In July, 1892, fate suddenly granted me financial independence.

At my father's request I took up the study of law at the University of Zurich In 1863.

I moved to Lucerne, where I have lived happily with my family ever since.

A blind lover, don't knowwhat I love till I write it out

While astronomers have been exploring outer Space, I have been exploring inner space.

For a time, the Flying Tigers provided the only victories against the Japanese anywhere in the Far East... This handful of men had shown that the Japanese were not invincible.

If we say it long enough eventually we're going to reap a harvest. We're going to get exactly what we're saying.

I could play Arab roles, even German roles, Italian roles because I had that look.

American Idol allowed us to find Carrie Underwood.

unearned suffering is redemptive.

Those who are free from common prejudices acquire others.

Bruno, my old faithful. I haven't sufficiently described him. Is it enough to say he is indescribable? No. Better to try and fail than not to try at all.

I forget what killed it. I think it was her proposing to sacrifice the whole world for me. That is always a dreadful moment. It fills one with the terror of eternity.