It is quite as ignominious to allow oneself to be deceived as to deceive.

Every man is his own worst enemy

It is a far greater happiness to obey no one than to rule the whole world.

God has neither form nor shape under which we can know Him; when he speaks of Himself in metaphors and similes, He is adapting Himself to our foolishness, our limited capacity.

There is a star above us which unites souls of the first order, though worlds and ages separate them.

Dignity is like a perfume; those who use it are scarcely conscious of it.

Ignorance is not innocence.

We grow old more through indolence, than through age.

As you know, no one over thirty years of age is afraid of tittle-tattle. I myself find it much less difficult to strangle a man than to fear him.

I love men, not because they are men, but because they are not women

I was born, have lived, and will die free.

If you read stories, you will learn the valuable lessons of life situations, survival and build strength.

I wonder if anyone but me realizes what goes on in that head back of your deceptively sweet face.

We’re heading for a world showdown, a worldwide confrontation. If we think we can solve our problems without God, then we’re living in a fool’s paradise.

I put fear into the eyes of a member of the Mafia. I’m doing well, she thought, now keep him scared.

Every invalid is a physician.

Do I perform sometimes in a manic style? Yes. Am I manic all the time? No. Do I get sad? Oh yeah. Does it hit me hard? Oh yeah.

If you really have integrity, there are very few people who can insult you, or honor you.

Does anyone ask their parents how they are conceived?

Sometimes God allows us to be tested because He's preparing us for promotion.

At any moment I could give up, but I haven't because love for me is an indispensable structure for being.