You pay by the hour, even if the job only takes five minutes. I don’t do fractions.

Know a man by his metaphors.

The trick was not to stifle the emotions, but to control them. Love, anger, grief – all were weapons in their way, but they needed to be kept in check.

Slow animals always become prey in the end.

If cats could count, they’d start getting nervous around the time they put paid to their fifth life.

A condensed Shakespeare with all of the dull parts removed, leaving only the great moments of drama: ghosts, and bloodied daggers, and dying kings.

But he was wounded, and tired, and winter was still upon him.

It’s a full-time job being homeless. It’s a full-time job being poor.

Misery loved company, but damnation needed it.

You've no doubt heard the saying 'knowledge is power.' I disagree. Knowledge is only powerful if you use it, if you act on it.

Christianity's goal is not escape from this world. It loves this world and seeks to change it for the better.

The feeling of sleepiness when you are not in bed and can't get there is the meanest feeling in the world.

Although one may fail to find happiness in theatrical life, one never wishes to give it up after having once tasted its fruits.

If the world powers are not prepared to insist that Iran change its behavior before a deal is signed, at the very least they should insist that Iran change its behavior before a deal expires.

Turn your midlife crisis to your own advantage by making it a time for renewal of your body and mind, rather than stand by helplessly and watch them decline.

The limited liability corporation is the greatest single invention of modern times.

Compromise is such an integral part of being a human being. You're compromising in every decision you make.

I’d like them to say that Shirley Chisholm had guts. That’s how I’d like to be remembered.

Quiet cunning bested boastful brawn