There is no stronger bond of friendship than a common enemy.

To offer a man friendship when love is in his heart is like giving a loaf of bread to one who is dying of thirst.

I think that if ever a mortal heard the voice of God it would be in a garden at the cool of the day.

Fate never knows when comedy ends and tragedy begins.

Being a geek is all about learning the inventories of things.

Most think that they are above being supported by the town; but it oftener happens that they are not above supporting themselves by dishonest means, which would be more disreputable.

You are the Master of your Fate, the Captain of your Soul.

I agree with no one's opinion. I have some of my own.

I am always the source of the worst rumors about myself.

Art is a microscope which the artist fixes on the secrets of his soul, and shows to people these secrets which are common to all.

Don't wait for a light to appear at the end of the tunnel, stride down there and light the bloody thing yourself.

And now more than anything I want beautiful prose. I relish it more and more exquisitely.

You don't ever ask a barber whether you need a haircut.

Good wine needs no bush.