I'd like to decide who comes here. I'd like to be the admissions director of New York.

In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.

Think before you speak. Read before you think.

My favorite animal is steak.

The conversational overachiever is someone whose grasp exceeds his reach. This is possible but not attractive.

A hobby is, of course, an abomination, as are all consuming interests and passions that do not lead directly to large, personal gain.

As a teenager you are at the last stage in your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you.

Children are the most desirable opponents at scrabble as they are both easy to beat and fun to cheat.

There are two modes of transport in Los Angeles: car and ambulance. Visitors who wish to remain inconspicuous are advised to choose the latter

I've done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not.

Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if he's buying.

When you allow the spirit to speak through you and empower it with love, you will discover things you didn't know you knew.

You are mostly treated by others, the way you deserve.

I wish that every human life might be pure transparent freedom.

All autobiography is self-indulgent.

Now literary success can only be won in solitude by persevering labor.

The greater part of our writers have become so original, that no one cares to imitate them: and those who never quote in return are seldom quoted.

I like a girl who spend a little cash for her shoes.

Fanaticism displays itself in the masses; but the masses were rarely fanaticised; and the crimes ascribed to it were commonly due to the calculations of dispassionate politicians.

Give yourself time just to be with yourself.

Happiness was my choice, and though it is hard-won, I am the only person who can stand in the way of it.