I've changed a lot, too! I'm different, too. I have far more in some ways to offer and far less in other ways to offer. That's life. And, you know, life goes on!

There will always be ladies who lunch. Always. And apparently they live a long time.

Fear is the base of what everybody does wrong in their lives.

I find it easier to abstain than do a little bit of anything. I'm not a 'little bit' kind of dame. I want it all, whatever I do.

It gets tiring being a smartass.

I don't think there's any thrill in the world like doing work you're good at.

This is a time in my life where I'm gonna behave like an elegant human being. Or not.

I am not influenced by other human beings. But I am inspired.

if somebody doesn't have any talent, get off the stage! you're wasting my time.

Everybody's got a sack of rocks.

I love holidays in New York. I love 'em. I want to celebrate something all the time and New York has holidays for every day of the week, practically. I like holidays in New York City.

Sovereign is he who decides on the exception.

I believe great things are ahead for each of us. Now we just have to go ahead and create them.

If you are poor and go without food and clothes, don't hope for wealth in paradise, you are already forsaken

To smile when you are defeated means your defeat is already defeated!

Health is not valued till sickness comes.

Tis unpleasant to meet a beggar. It is painful to deny him; and, if you relieve him, it is so much out of your pocket.

Balloonists have an unsurpassed view of the scenery, but there is always the possibility that it may collide with them.

All of us are so mixed. My great-grandfather was white.

. . . Americans are the best entertained and quite likely the least well-informed people in the Western world.

Sin is its own punishment, devouring you from the inside.