To make good use of life, one should have in youth the experience of advanced years, and in old age the vigor of youth.

Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings.

Misers are very kind people: they amass wealth for those who wish their death.

I believe, indeed, that it is more laudable to suffer great misfortunes than to do great things.

Can princes born in palaces be sensible of the misery of those who dwell in cottages?

To believe with certainty, we must begin with doubting.

We are usually mistaken in esteeming men too much; rarely in esteeming them too little.

Gaiety is the soul's health; sadness is its poison.

How many persons fancy they have experience simply because they have grown old!

Genius speaks only to genius.

Conscience warns us as a friend before it punishes us as a judge.

Love is not what we become but who we already are.

Moral courage is a more rare commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence.

The best food is in Chicago. There are great restaurants everywhere, from fancy places to burger joints.

I've always loved the experience of working together with other people toward an artistic goal.

what's the matter?" he asked "nothing" "what do you want me to do for you?" "i want you to be old. ten years older. twenty years older" what she meant was: i want you to be weak. as weak as i am.

I believe there can be dignity in the acting profession. And I think there ought to be more dignity in the publicity an actor gets.

However gradual the course of history, there must always be the day, even an hour and minute, when some significant action is performed for the first or last time.

If you are going to survive in business, show business or any business, then you have to be bold.

Broken necks, splattered patellas, severed arteries: These are the things from which dreams are made of.

Ambition is a lust that is never quenched, but grows more inflamed and madder by enjoyment.