No animal should ever jump up on the dining-room furniture unless absolutely certain that he can hold his own in the conversation.

In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.

Think before you speak. Read before you think.

My favorite animal is steak.

The conversational overachiever is someone whose grasp exceeds his reach. This is possible but not attractive.

A hobby is, of course, an abomination, as are all consuming interests and passions that do not lead directly to large, personal gain.

As a teenager you are at the last stage in your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you.

Children are the most desirable opponents at scrabble as they are both easy to beat and fun to cheat.

There are two modes of transport in Los Angeles: car and ambulance. Visitors who wish to remain inconspicuous are advised to choose the latter

I've done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not.

Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if he's buying.

He who has rejected his demons badgers us to death with his angels

The only way we can touch the heart of men is to overlook an offense.

Stupidity is a mindset of those who refuse knowledge! A mistake of judgment is an error, we make mistakes all of the time, it's stupid if you keep making the same mistakes often.

I remember everything about you, Miss Macy. Every moment between us—the good and the bad.” He chuckled dryly. “Though I prefer to linger on more recent pleasant moments.

I'm not one of those who wants to purge our society of our Christian history.

The soul establishes itself. But how far can it swim out through the eyes And still return safely to its nest?

It is a foolish sheep that makes the wolf his counselor.

Recreate the world in your own image and make it better for your having been here.

If you're afraid to die, you're afraid to live. You can't have one without the other.

I am absolutely sure to be the most democratic man to ever become Prime Minister in Italy.