The most important thing is being passionate about what you're doing and always give it your all. That is the key to success.

Fear is an uneasiness of the mind upon the thought of a future evil likely to befall us.

Years ago women of my size were considered royalty.

Old breed? New breed? There's not a damn bit of difference so long as it's the Marine breed.

All things are already complete in oneself.

I have an impressionable palate. A well-worded menu or beautifully presented dish excites me. I get a great deal of pleasure just thinking about food.

Curse us eh/I'll make you pay!/I don't want to rhyme all day!

Fortitude, determination... in a way they're things that I idealize myself and am curious about.

To take a single step beyond the text would be to take possession of a boundless field of power.

An excellent precept for writers: Have a clear idea of all the phrases and expressions you need, and you will find them.