People hate the idea of politicians, you see, but love the idea of authors, at least until they meet one.

It is not when a man is at the end of his life, but when a man is at the end of his profession, that his soul shows itself.

He worshipped at the temple of her intellect and I believe it was a comfort to him to know that she left our world with it still shining.

These writers take the essence of every person around them, turn them into books and stories without permission or even a simple thank-you, and want all the credit and glory for themselves.

exaggeration is the octopus of the English language

Though an angel should write, still 'tis devils must print

Avoid the Holy Grail, the heroic journeys, the pursuit of a legend--that is not the life of the bookaneer, who must keep his eyes on the ground while other book people live by dreaming.

A man's library opens up his character to the world.

Valentine's Day is the poet's holiday.

At breakfast!' said Louise in an awed voice. 'A man who can read poetry at breakfast would be capable of anything.

As a society, let's all strive to make "old fashioned" the "new fashion". Husbands make it clear to your wives that you are on a mission to become her knight in shining armor.

My weaknesses have always been food and men - in that order.

Sincerity and competence is a strong combination. In politics, it is everything.

I think it's interesting that 'cologne' rhymes with 'alone.'

The ordinary is the divine.

If I can get my dress on, my weight is under control.

I have always considered that choosing a companion for life was a very important affair and that my happyness or misery in this life depended on the choice.

The music is the magic carpet that other things take naps on.