Silence is the sanctuary of prudence.

The wise man does at once what the fool does finally.

Dreams will get you nowhere, a good kick in the pants will take you a long way.

He that can live alone resembles the brute beast in nothing, the sage in much, and God in everything.

It is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterwards.

Self-reflection is the school of wisdom.

The wise have a solid sense of silence and the ability to keep a storehouse of secrets. Their capacity and character are respected.

Know or listen to those who know.

To find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing.

There are friendships merely for pleasure, some for the exchange of ideas. Rarest are those friends of one's inmost self.

A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity.

Life isn't about falling in love as much as it is about learning to get over hatred..

The occupational hazard of being a Playboy Bunny is the aching facial muscles brought on by obligatory smiles.

You know what I could use? A thrill.

I have so much empathy for these young actors that are 19 and all of a sudden they're beautiful and famous and rich. I'm like, 'Oh my God, I'd be dead.'

Human growth is not like rhubarb. It can be nurtured and encouraged but it cannot be forced.

No matter how much I try to be plain, people don't accept me, so I might as well be fabulous.

American rock has a sort of self-pitying whine to it.

I think that's why we're always so fascinated with criminal stories because there but for the grace of God it could be us.

We do have choice, but not without some agony.

Dignity: the doomed man's final refuge.