There is, I think, nothing in the world more futile than the attempt to find out how a task should be done when one has not yet decided what the task is.

Civilization is not a burden. It is an opportunity.

Freedom is always wise.

Democracy is the art of thinking independently together.

The drama's laws the drama's patrons give. For we that live to please must please to live.

It is vain to ask of the gods what man is capable of supplying for himself.

A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.

Avoid him who from mere curiosity asks three questions running about a thing that cannot interest Him.

Our Business here is not to know all things, but those which concern our conduct.

Love is not to be proven or measured...It exists, and that is enough.

I think God gave talent to different people in different areas.

In the theater, as an actor, you're welcoming people into your house.

My father was a screenwriter, but he was also a novelist.