Love is the most selfish of all the passions.

All for one and one for all, united we stand divided we fall.

We must never expect discretion in first love: it is accompanied by such excessive joy that unless the joy is allowed to overflow, it will choke you.

The merit of all things lies in their difficulty.

In all times, and all countries especially in those countries which are divided within by religious faith, there are always fanatics who will be well contented to be regarded as martyrs.

Never fear quarrels, but seek hazardous adventures.

I do not cling to life sufficiently to fear death.

Besides we are men, and after all it is our business to risk our lives.

There is no friendship that cares about an overheard secret.

Everyone knows that God protects drunkards and lovers.

Never be afraid of opportunities, always be on the lookout for adventures.

Forgive me for being so ordinary while claiming to know so extraordinary a God.

Sleep not with an albatross unless you wish your dreams to fly away.

It is better for your heart than your head to be your eye.

There is no such thing as conversation. It is an illusion. There are intersecting monologues. That is all.

I work out like a maniac and I spray tan a lot. Genetics were kind, but I work very hard.

One heart is not connected to another through harmony alone. They are, instead, linked deeply through their wounds

Things have really changed here in Hollywood. Used to be people in this town couldn't wait to get an envelope full of white powder.

Life has become a state of sensory overload.

Religion is hard work. Its insights are not self-evident and have to be cultivated in the same way as an appreciation of art, music, or poetry must be developed.

There are differences in the businesses themselves, but the fundamentals are the same: give customers a good experience, charge them a reasonable price, listen to them, and treat them with respect.