Worrying about how you'll be remembered is pointless. Better to try to live your life in such a way that people will respect you while you're still alive.

The first thing you should know about people is that you don’t know the first thing about them.

As we get older, life becomes very complicated in terms of concessions we have to make.

I'm not good with bullies and zealots.

Fear not death for the sooner we die, the longer we shall be immortal.

Analyzing everyday situations using a systematic approach similar to that utilized by physicians when investigating a medical mysteries can result in better choices.

Women always cried. It was their last, best weapon. It made boyfriends apologize and husbands fold them in their arms. It made Daddy spend the extra money on the prom dress.

I must have something to engross my thoughts some object in life which will fill this vacuum and prevent this sad wearing away of the heart.

Creativity is a form of knowledge.

Think in terms of images and words. They can be mighty powerful when they are fitted together properly.

The idea of a good society is something you do not need a religion and eternal punishment to buttress; you need a religion if you are terrified of death.

A violent wind does not last for a whole morning.

I don't think we should be deprived of the privilege of free speech

In a narrow sphere great men are blunderers.