Self-hatred and self-love are equally self-centered.

Pain narrows consciousness; pleasure blurs it.

When Medusa looks in the mirror, she sees the Lady of Sorrows.

My passions have never jumped out of the fireplace and set fire to the carpet.

Retirement requires the invention of a new hedonism, not a return to the hedonism of youth

The sewing machine joins what the scissors have cut asunder, plus whatever else comes in its path.

Clothes make a statement. Costumes tell a story.

The laughter of the aphorism is sometimes triumphant, but seldom carefree.

'Be faithful to your roots' is the liberal version of 'Stay in your ghetto.'

Every day begins with an act of courage and hope: getting out of bed.

Totem poles and wooden masks no longer suggest tribal villages but fashionable drawing rooms in New York and Paris.

Religion is for the intimacy of your heart, not for your tongue and hands to hurt others.

Success follows those who champion a cause greater than themselves.

Memorizing the Bible is most important. “Thinking God’s thoughts” will take the place of worried, anxious concerns.

He hits the ball a long way and he knows how to win.

Don’t do it. Don’t love me.

A rule without exceptions is an instrument capable of doing mischief to the innocent and bringing grief - as well as injustice - to those who should gain exemptions from the rule's functioning.

Let not thy divining heart Forethink me any ill; Destiny may take thy part, And may thy fears fulfill.

At my best I was as good as anyone.

Honest, intelligent criticism is an aid to the progress of an effort.

You said I was weak. You said I couldn't do it. Thank you. You gave me everything I needed to prove you wrong.