...is not all philosophy but preparation for a serene dying?

History is idle gossip about a happening whose truth is lost the instant it has taken place.

Since nothing is free, to each his price.

Heroes must see to their own fame. No one else will.

Never, never, never, on cross-examination ask a witness a question you don't already know the answer to.

Life is too big for small dreams.

How Horrid" has a slightly facetious tone that strikes me as Wildean. It appears to embrace the actual horror--puberty, public disgrace--then at the last second nimbly sidesteps it, laughing.

For many years I wanted to do a film, but I never had the courage to clear my desk and say, 'OK I'll take a year off and do a film.'

If the reader cares, I dont think it matters so much whether your hero is in fact an anti-hero.

If God has fit you to be a missionary, I would not have you shrivel down to be a king.

Prayer means that we have come boldly into the throne room and we are standing in God's presence.

To add growth, lead followers - to multiply, lead leaders.

You are the master of all the laws of nature if you know the transcendental field.

All personal achievement starts within the mind of the individual-knowing your problem is the first step in finding the solution.