Life is a system of recurrent pairs, the poison and the antidote being eternally packaged together by some considerate heavenly druggist.

We all live in suspense, from day to day, from hour to hour; in other words, we are the hero of our own story.

Modern neurosis began with the discoveries of Copernicus. Science made men feel small by showing him that the earth was not the center of the universe.

Every age has a keyhole to which its eye is pasted.

Understanding is often a prelude to forgiveness, but they are not the same, and we often forgive what we cannot understand (seeing nothing else to do) and understand what we cannot pardon.

Every word she writes is a lie, including "and" and "the."

Bureaucracy, the rule of no one, has become the modern form of despotism.

If someone tells you he is going to make a 'realistic decision', you immediately understand that he has resolved to do something bad.

For self-realization, a rebel demands a strong authority, a worthy opponent, God to his Lucifer.

We are the hero of our own story.

Liberty, as it is conceived by current opinion, has nothing inherent about it; it is a sort of gift or trust bestowed on the individual by the state pending good behavior.

It's easier to face the camera than life. As in the former the script is known.

I think it's beautiful to be able to cover yourself in metal. I love the color and the way it reflects. But it is also a protection.

Circles in water as they wider flow The less conspicuous in their progress grow, And when at last they trench upon the shore, Distinction ceases and they're view'd no more.

The angels are as perfect in form as they are in spirit.

I'm a size 8, and I feel proud of that, because it's healthy. I've never felt compelled to be a skinny actress.

Risks are a measure of people. People who won't take them are trying to preserve what they have. People who do take them often end up having more.

Not hammer-strokes, but dance of the water, sings the pebbles into perfection.

Set a beggar on horse backe, they saie, and hee will neuer alight.

It doesn't take much convincing to make someone believe they're better than everyone else.

For this relief much thanks. 'Tis bitter cold, and I am sick at heart.