Friendship always benefits love sometimes injures.

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult

A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.

The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution

Don't stumble over something behind you.

Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness.

Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful.

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.

There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.

The greatest place you can be is in a person's thoughts and prayers.

In the land where excellence is commended, not envied, where weakness is aided, not mocked, there is no question as to how its inhabitants are all superhuman.

If you keep your mind sufficiently open people will throw a lot of rubbish into it.

I don't believe in pessimism.

No pressure is greater than God's power.

It is my wish and the wishes of my people to live peaceably and quietly with you.

For me, comedy is a day-to-day report on the human condition. It's what's happening right now. I get maybe 20 minutes of my act straight from the newspaper.

I like to play dress up, I'm in love with fashion.

You sort of have to be always aware, even when you're not thinking of shooting. That's when the best stuff happens.

I would very much like to become a best-selling author.