A huge dog, tied by a chain, was painted on the wall and over it was written in capital letters 'Beware of the dog.'

The mind longs for what it has missed.

Outward beauty is not enough; to be attractive a woman must use words, wit, playfulness, sweet-talk, and laughter to transcend the gifts of nature.

Wisdom and beauty form a very rare combination.

Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur.

Nothing is falser than people's preconceptions and ready-made opinions; nothing is sillier than their sham morality.

The world wants to be deceived.

Can't you see that I'm only advising you to beg yourself not to be so dumb

Women are one and all a set of vultures.

A man who is always ready to believe what is told him will never do well, especially a businessman.

Leave your home, O youth, and seek out alien shores. A wider range of life has been ordained for you.

Absence of Kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed) is indeed bliss.

The competition is out to get you. Are you a moving target or a sitting duck? Innovate or die.

The total absence of humour in the Bible is one of the most singular things in all literature.

Freedom is not of use to those who do not know how to employ it.

Is that why you didn't call me? Because I'm an idiot?

Any allegiance to a deity or concept or universal principal which put obedience above decent behavior toward an innocent human being evil.

What did he say?" Hazel asked. "With the cussing removed? He said he can get us to the top," Percy replied.

No author dislikes to be edited as much as he dislikes not to be published.

I believe young female directors in particular should always remind themselves of the truths of their own stories and not let outsiders influence the authenticity of their films.

This great purple butterfly, In the prison of my hands, Has a learning in his eye Not a poor fool understands.