I think of death only with tranquility, as an end. I refuse to let death hamper life. Death must enter life only to define it.

You are -- your life, and nothing else.

I never could bear the idea of anyone's expecting something from me. Italways made me want to do just the opposite.

At an age when most children are playing hopscotch or with their dolls, you, poor child, who had no friends or toys, you toyed with dreams of murder, because that is a game to play alone.

Hell is—other people!

Much more likely you’ll hurt me. Still what does it matter? If I’ve got to suffer, it may as well be at your hands, your pretty hands.

You're lucky. I'm always conscious of myself —in my mind. Painfully conscious.

Good digestions, the gray monotony of provincial life, and the boredom—ah the soul-destroying boredom—of long days of mild content.

Anybody can fail.

Doubt not the self O lion-heart, for those who call you crazy will one day worship you.

If you really wanna be a part of my life, you will get wet with the rain of tweets, be ready for that too. With love yours soulmate.

Well, some men learn by listening, some read, some observe and analyze — and some of us just have to pee on the electric fence.

As a human being, I know of no greater example of success than someone who is self-sustaining through using his passion in the service of others.

The ideal man doesn't exist. A husband is easier to find.

You can have, you can be, you can do whatever you want to do once you make the decision, so that would be my greatest piece of advice.

Countries are not like financial markets. Social change cannot be executed as swiftly as credit-default swaps. You cannot sell short on social commitments and practical responsibilities.

Getting enough of what you want without depriving anyone else is the ultimate act of selfishness and sanity.

It's not having been in the Dark House, but having left it that counts.