People are raised to believe that happiness is the land to which they are destined to travel. But that belief, which one so easily accepts as true, might just as well be a mirage.

My words, my writing, my actions—these have never been for myself alone, either directly or indirectly. There is no such thing as an artist who creates art only for himself. That is masturbation.

But I couldn't stop there. The call of adventure was much stronger and more inviting.

There is at least one advantage to being an Indonesian citizen: With this country's expanse of land and even greater expanse of sea, it's not difficult finding space for one's grave.

As hard as my life has been I have no desire for revenge. If I wish for anything it is for all the things that have been stolen from my life to be returned to me.

Women rescue men just as much as, if not more than, men rescue women.

There is always danger for those who are afraid.

One of the most liberating notions is learning how many truly do not care about you, and moreover, how the few who do care about you, marvel at your indifference.

The universe is gratis. It cannot be earned, nor need it be earned.

Men who pay their tailors never amount to anything, they never even become Cabinet ministers.

I'm obviously into the sports. The NFL games and the NHL games.

If you can see the handwriting on the wall... you're on the toilet.

If you are not willing to see more than is visible, you won't see anything.

We come to God by love and not by navigation.

You can never tell what's in a woman's mind, And if she's from Harlem, there's no use o' tryin