Some men storm imaginary Alps all their lives and die in the foothills cursing difficulties which do not exist.

A woman is as old as she looks before breakfast.

A good scare is worth more to a man than good advice.

People are always neglecting something they can do in trying to do something they can't do.

Many people would be more truthful were it not for their uncontrollable desire to talk.

About all some men accomplish in life is to send a son to Harvard.

A reasonable probability is the only certainty.

When I get hold of a book I particularly admire, I am so enthusiastic that I loan it to someone who never brings it back.

What people say behind your back is your standing in the community in which you live.

The man who can keep a secret may be wise, but he is not half as wise as the man with no secrets to keep

A modest man is usually admired - if people ever hear of him.

Journalists should be watchdogs, not lapdogs.

Mahatma Gandhi was someone who demonstrated the tremendous power of leadership by example.

A story should have a beginning, a middle and an end, but not necessarily in that order.

It's not always plain sailing... especially when you're flying!

Evil is movement towards void.

The Australian film industry has recognised Tropfest as a place to nurture young talent. It's a stepping stone between amateur and professional.

I don't really read children's books or deal with children's books, so I don't have any relationship with them other than my own.

If I could come back as anything - I'd be a bird, first, but definitely the command key is my second choice.

Racism cannot be cured solely by attacking some of the results it produces, like discrimination in housing or in education.

If a good word already exists, there is no need to invent something painful.