Wild roses are fairest, and nature a better gardener than art.

Life is too serious and precious for it to be left to chance. You have to make it your project to discover your purpose in life. You have to be intentional about it.

A novelist should not be too intelligent either, although... he may be permitted to be an intellectual.

I felt only as a man can feel who is roaming over the prairies of the far West, well armed, and mounted on a fleet and gallant steed.

Sometimes women feel uncomfortable when men stare at them when they try on shoes.

Ah, in every age there is always some new wonder to astound mankind until they grow accustomed to it and lose interest.

The stretch of years leaves none unmarked: the blissful sense of youthful invincibility peels away and responsibility brings its weight to bear.

Thank you for inviting me to your house, but I prefer to dine in the Greek restaurant at Wabash Avenue and 12th Street where I will be limited to finding dead flies in my soup.

He said to play louder. He can't hear you.

Mind is blocking the fountain of intelligence like a rock.