If one is cruel to himself how can we expect him to be compassionate with others?

If one is cruel to himself, how can we expect him to be compassionate with others?

Your son at five is your master, at ten your slave, at fifteen your double, and after that, your friend or foe, depending on his bringing up.

A man who has lived in many places is not likely to be deceived by the local errors of his native village

We can all produce good fruits with fertile soil.

She is so tiresome. ‘Am I a vampire, am I a wolf, am I a vampire, am I a wolf, I cannot decide, so I’ll be both!

They understand but little who understand only what can be explained.

Even the best psychiatrist is like a blindfolded auto mechanic poking around under your hood with a giant foam "We're #1" finger.

In my stories I can kiss the girls I want to kiss and punch the girls I want to punch. Nobody pays a price for it.

I work with wood a lot. I like building. I think of building. I would love to buy land on some water somewhere and build a house. That'd be nice.

Name three types of olives." "Olives! I wouldn't know one type!" "Well, there are three. You can get green ones, you can get black ones, or you can get stuffed.

Filling life exceedingly is called ominous.

I believe in small government and people taking care of themselves.