...the circumstances and the atmosphere always have so much to do in directing a conversation, especially a German conversation, which is only a kind of an insurrection, anyway.

The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.

If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.

Never regret anything that made you smile.

All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

Life is short, Break the Rules. Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably And never regret ANYTHING That makes you smile.

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.

Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason.

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you read the newspaper, you're mis-informed.

Stop telling God what you want to have, He is going to use what you have left to give you what you need.

I am never offended when I see the drag-queens dressed up like me.

We do not really feel grateful toward those who make our dreams come true; they ruin our dreams.

Do your homework or hire wise experts to help you. Never jump into a business you have no idea about.

I was taken to concerts when I was six, seven years old, and sat in a box throughout the whole evening.

If you can tell anyone about it, it's not the worst thing you ever did.

Go into the heart of love, and come from that place in all your choices and decisions, and you will find peace.

I'm one of those perverse people who likes being alone. I always took myself to be a community of one. That's what I am comfortable with.

Any sportswriter who thinks the world is no bigger than the outfield fence in not only a bad citizen, but also a lousy sportswriter.

The more power government has to provide things, the more power it has to dictate terms.