The sensible author writes for no other posterity than his own--that is, for his age--so as to be able even then to take pleasurein himself.

That which does not kill us makes us stronger.

There is always madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness.

Sometimes people don't want to hear the truth because they don't want their illusions destroyed.

There are two different types of people in the world, those who want to know, and those who want to believe.

I was in darkness, but I took three steps and found myself in paradise. The first step was a good thought, the second, a good word; and the third, a good deed.

There will always be rocks in the road ahead of us. They will be stumbling blocks or stepping stones; it all depends on how you use them.

You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.

I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that from now on I can't believe you.

Enjoy life. This is not a dress rehearsal.

The true man wants two things: danger and play. For that reason he wants woman, as the most dangerous plaything.

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it.

Genius is the ability to push one's limits beyond the limits each time, every endeavour.

For the first time in the history of the world every human being is now subjected to contact with dangerous chemicals from the moment of conception until death.

The fans here, they've been unbelievable. You've got to play hard for them.

Happiness is being at peace with yourself while the self is united with a larger order of things.

As every lord giveth a certain livery to his servants, charity is the very livery of Christ. Our Saviour, Who is the Lord above all lords, would have His servants known their badge, which is love.

Cats aren't really friendly, they're just cozying up to the dominant life-form as a hedge against extinction.

Government money in the arts, I fear, can only deflect artists from their responsibility to find an authentic market for their products.

The greatest gift that you can give to others and to yourself is time. Embrace the gift of time whether you give it or receive it.

My sister had blown out the candle in our breath.That meant our wishes were definitely going to come true