Some people can find all the peace of mind they need in a good, satisfying conflict.

Instead of past, present and future, I'd prefer chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.

To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first, and call whatever you hit the target

Be kind to unkind people. They need it the most.

Please don't lie to me,unless,you're sure I'll never find out the truth.

The greatest obstacle to discovering the truth is being convinced that you already know it.

I want either less corruption, or more chance to participate in it.

I too have known joy and sadness, and, on the whole, I prefer joy.

I'll give up my bad habits as soon as equally satisfying good habits become available.

I may not be perfect, but parts of me are excellent.

Keep some souvenirs of your past, or how will you ever prove it wasn't all a dream?

In love, no question is ever preposterous.

It was not cool to be that fun, bubbly kid, so I would just go off on my own and sing and make up songs, and that's how I think I developed into the kind of artist and writer that I am.

It's not enough to create magic. You have to create a price for magic, too. You have to create rules.

We tend to overestimate what we can do in a short period, and underestimate what we can do over a long period.

You must write for the waste basket.

Identities are the beginning of everything. They are how something is recognized and understood. What could be better than that?

You ignorant little slug!" the Trunchbull bellowed. "You witless weed! You empty-headed hamster! You stupid glob of glue!

She was convinced that she was anorexic, because every time she looked in the mirror she did indeed see a fat person.

You can't explain the unknown in terms of the incomprehensible.

Anything you can imagine is probably true. And the worst you can imagine is probably worth money.