Life is painful, nasty and short.. in my case it has only been painful and nasty.

A man is whole only when he takes into account his shadow.

I am not a critic; to me criticism is so often nothing more than the eye garrulously denouncing the shape of the peephole that gives access to hidden treasure.

Time is a great conference planning our end, and youth is only the past putting a leg forward.

I talk too much because I have been made so miserable by what you are keeping hushed.

The unendurable is the beginning of the curve of joy.

The priceless galaxy of misinformation called the mind.

Our bones ache only while the flesh is on them.

New York is the meeting place of the peoples, the only city where you can hardly find a typical American.

The heart of the jealous knows the best and most satisfying love, that of the other's bed, where the rival perfects the lover's imperfections.

I have been loved,' she said, 'by something strange, and it has forgotten me.

Don’t just bring religion to people but also change their value system

How is the world ruled and led to war? Diplomats lie to journalists and believe these lies when they see them in print.

You have to be brave when you are stupid

Hopeful thinking can get you out of your fear zone and into your appreciation zone.

I need money. I have a staff of 30, and four houses, never mind the government, to support.

I wouldn’t change any of my reactions.

Q: What's the difference between a tweaker and an elephant? A: The elephant will eat all your peanut butter.

We come to the table not because we are holy, but because we are in need of His holiness. We come to the table not because we are strong, but because we are weak and in need of His strength.

If I'm traveling, I'll pack socks in my bag - really cute furry ones.

Most of the sighs we hear have been edited.