If not against us, nature is not for us.

It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.

A smile is the chosen vehicle of all ambiguities.

I am, as I am; whether hideous, or handsome, depends upon who is made judge.

Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well- warmed, and well-fed.

Dream tonight of peacock tails, Diamond fields and spouter whales. Ills are many, blessing few, But dreams tonight will shelter you.

Toil is man's allotment; toil of brain, or toil of hands, or a grief that's more than either, the grief and sin of idleness.

Meditation and water are wedded for ever.

I love to sail forbidden seas, and land on barbarous coasts.

Aye, aye! and I'll chase him round Good Hope, and round the Horn, and round the Norway Maelstrom, and round perdition's flames before I give him up.

War should be carried on like a monsoon; one changeless determination of every particle towards the one unalterable aim.

Revel in grossness. Leave food in your teeth. Proudly display feminine hygiene products.

We weren't so different, Finn and I. Cages come in lots of colors and shapes. Some are gilded, while others have a slamming door. But golden handcuffs are still handcuffs.

Let us not forget that the greatest composers were also the greatest thieves. They stole from everyone and everywhere.

Depression is anger slowed down; panic is grief speeded up.

If I'm in Malibu driving up and down Pacific Coast Highway, my '68 Dodge Charger usually is what I like to drive.

Don't confuse fun with fulfillment, or pleasure with happiness.

So. You’re saying my sister’s dressed like a prostitute

I realize I can never take my success for granted. It's not attractive for anyone to be like that.

The most interesting thing about being alive is that there is no black and white; there are many shades of gray.

Onward we stagger, and if the tanks come, may God help the tanks.