There is certainly no beauty on earth which exceeds the natural loveliness of woman.

True courage is like a kite; a contrary wind raises it higher.

An angry woman is vindictive beyond measure, and hesitates at nothing in her bitterness.

Every generous illusion of youth leaves a wrinkle as it departs. Experience is the successive disenchanting of the things of life; it is reason enriched with the heart's spoils.

Happiness is where we find it, but rarely where we seek it.

Envy, like flame, blackens that which is above it, and which it cannot reach.

It requires less character to discover the faults of others, than to tolerate them.

Do you know a young and beautiful woman who is not ready to flirt-just a little?

Loud indignation against vice often stands for virtue in the eyes of bigots.

Many fortunes, like rivers, have a pure source, but grow muddy as they grow large.

The happiness of the tender heart is increased by what it can take away from the wretchedness of others.

Seekers, what are you seeking? Why aren't you happy just to be alive?

Just because you discover that you may like somebody after all, it doesn't necessarily mean there's any attraction.

Tough is to innovate

Nothing could be more ill-judged than that intolerant spirit which has, at all times, characterized political parties.

We didn't start the fire It was always burning Since the world's been turning We didn't start the fire No we didn't light it But we tried to fight it

When I write my books, actually I'm known for very logical rule-based magic systems. I write with one foot in fantasy and one foot in science fiction.

Will you gather daydreams or will you gather wealth? How can you find your fortune when you cannot find yourself?

I hate to be like everyone else, but I'm rooting for San Antonio because I like teams that were built the old-fashioned way.

The whole point of all these conversations is to leave your mind empty, not full. If you go away with learning, you have missed the opportunity

We always see the point of an iceberg. So I've always accepted the idea that people - they don't necessarily know everything I am.