The tragedy of marriage is that while all women marry thinking that their man will change, all men marry believing their wife will never change.

In Mexico an air conditioner is called a politician because it makes a lot of noise but doesn't work very well.

Anyone can write one book: even politicians do it. Starting a second book reveals an intention to be a professional writer.

Capitalism is the exploitation of man by man. Well socialism is exactly the reverse.

Progress is man's indifference to the lessons of history.

Do you ever make silly mistakes? It is one of my very few creative activities.

Writers are frequently asked why they wrote their first book. A more interesting answer might come from asking them why they wrote their second one.

When old men decided to barter young men for pride and profit, the transaction was called war.

I store away my experiences and don't feel really happy until I've found a way to write about them.

Whatever path you take, there is a league of bad road.

I think the reason working-class people don't write books is because they are encouraged to believe that only certain people are permitted to write books.

Controversial' as we all know, is often a euphemism for 'interesting and intelligent.

Once an athlete feels his coach does not believe in him resentment develops and everyone loses at that point.

Music is always a commentary on society.

Reach for the sky, set goals, live life to fullest and always remember to wake up each day with a smile.

I am not as concerned about choosing the right words as I am in letting the words flow naturally.

We need to respect the fact that cows are herbivores, and that does not mean feeding them corn and chicken manure.

By requiring that any surplus in Social Security taxes be returned to the American people in personal savings accounts, the plan ensures that Social Security taxes will be used for Social Security.

I am practically in the employ of Mr. Nobel. I have to meet everyone he sends my way.

Nowadays, you gots ta walk the street and watch your back, Cause brothers with the gats don't be knowin' how to act.

I relish the eight-hour format of a single season because it gives you time to do that.