There are glimpses of heaven to us in every act, or thought, or word, that raises us above ourselves.

Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance.

As we grow older, our bodies get shorter and our anecdotes longer.

Character is made by what you stand for;reputation by what you fall for.

If we wish to make a new world we have the material ready. The first one, too, was made out of chaos.

If you count all your assets you always show a profit.

Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone. G.B. Stern "If you count all your assets, you always show a profit."

God give me the wisdom to see the truth however contrary to my established beliefs.

The secret of a happy marriage is simple: Just keep on being as polite to one another as you are to your friends.

Why are congressmen called public servants? You never see servants that anxious to keep their jobs.

It's a great kindness to trust people with a secret. They feel so important while telling it.

Stay wild.

Look at the ex-demon with his big boy pants on now.

I stood there in the doorway before you saw me and I watched you, ' he said.'And I watched the other girls. And they all looked as though their faces came out of one mold. Yours didn’t.

To feel controlled is to lose interest.

I didn't really get a normal childhood.

I was a tiger, a good fighter, in good shape, but I was always nervous before boxing matches.

The finishing stroke of all sorrow.

I think directors should at least take acting lessons to see what's going on. And I think all actors should direct to see what a director has to go through.

When sadness comes, accept it. Listen to its song. It has something to give to you. It has a gift which no happiness can give to you, only sadness can give it.

Nothing's worse than a woman know-it-all.