The best cure for racism is to have somebody shoot at you. Man, it does not matter then what color the arse is that comes to save yours-black or white, you're ready to give it a big fat kiss.

It's a strange paradox that a man gifted with too many talents can fritter them all away without developing a single one to its full.

I write my books in my head, and not in a specific study with a view. The view is from my inner eyes.

It's probably true that everyone has a book in them, although it may not be a very good one.

Failure makes success so much sweeter, and allows you to thumb your nose at the crowds.

They do say that socialism is the ideal philosophy-just as long as you have capitalists to pay for it.

I think one of the most poignant things is unrequited love and loneliness.

When I vacate this sack of old bones I won't care what you do with it. Bury or burn it but don't make much fuss.

Litigation only makes lawyers fat.

Sometimes it is best for men not to attempt to interfere with destiny. Our prayers can be answered in ways which we do not expect and do not welcome.

I don't want children. Why should I let some strange little monster into my life to destroy what to me is a perfect set-up?

Be true to what naturally interests you - and be brave enough to turn an obsession into a profession.

You invaded Narnia. You have no more right leading than Miraz does. Peter Pevensie: You, him, your father! Narnia's better off without the lot of you!

I can't imagine going to an all-girls school. I went to a public school.

Covenants with God help us to know who we really are.

Always the eternal optimist, President Reagan instilled confidence and optimism at a time both were in short supply in our country.

Anywhere in life, for girls there's pressure to keep your weight and to keep yourself feeling and looking good.

I dare not ask a kiss; I dare not beg a smile; Lest having that or this, I might grow proud the while. No, no, the utmost share Of my desire shall be Only to kiss that air, That lately kissed thee.

What you think is what you get.

I mean, if you go back to 1960 on major pieces of legislation, the filibuster was used about eight percent of the time.

Reserve is no more essentially connected with understanding than a church organ with devotion, or wine with good-nature.