Women have the understanding of the heart, which is better than that of the head.

I lived to write, and wrote to live.

Fireside happiness, to hours of ease Blest with that charm, the certainty to please.

Long on the wave reflected lustres of play.

Kindred objects kindred thoughts inspire, As summer clouds flash forth electric fire.

Man to the last is but a froward child; So eager for the future, come what may, And to the present so insensible.

Gentle to others, to himself severe.

To know her was to love her.

Every day a little life, a blank to be inscribed with gentle thoughts.

When a new book is published, read an old one.

Then never less alone than when alone.

If I let myself love you, I won't throw myself in front of her. I'll throw myself in front of you.

Emotions have immense power. This power can propel you towards your dreams and goals, or sabotage and ruin your life. Choose wisely how to use the power of your emotions.

Perspective is a powerful attitude, providing the ability to see circumstances, no matter how challenging, as an opportunity.

I am haunted by the ghost of my father, I think that should allow me to quote Hamlet as much as I please.

Anyone who has gumption knows what it is and anyone who hasn't can never know what it is.

I was in NYC during 9/11; it happened on a Tuesday, I was on stage Thursday. It was a small crowd, but it took about 10 days and comedy clubs were packed.

The best book of the year, Grobel's writing is quite marvelous. The Hustons reads vividly, just like one of John Huston's great films.

People like me are what stand between us and Auschwitz.

The mood of the 80s - Get what you can, can what you get, and sit on the can.

If kindness has falseness at its base, it is no longer kindness. It is labored courtesy.