Very little in this world makes sense.

Despite my vanity, I fear for my sanity.

Generally speaking, books don't cause much harm. Except when you read them, that is. Then they cause all kinds of problems.

Oh, talking is not so bad as that," said the Jester. "True, most people say only silly things when they speak. But it's easier to ignore them if you're saying silly things yourself.

Only bad books have good endings. If a book is any good, it's ending is always bad - because you don't want the book to end.

Whether it’s chocolate or socks, the rule is the same; the darker the better.

Some secrets are meant to be known- but once known you can never forget them.

Not all novelists are power-hungry madman. Some are power-hungry madwomen.

Truth is only stranger than fiction if you're a stranger to the truth. Which means you're either a liar or you're fictional.

Why did so many grown-ups want to be young, she wondered, when it took so long to grow old? It was like going on a million-mile road trip then wanting to turn around without getting out of the car.

This book will not harm you unless someone throws it at you which is a possibilty never to be discounted.

Geniuses’ steps take you higher than talent’s leaps.

A psychologist’s job (if it’s done well) is to get you to seriously laugh at yourself.

If I expect nothing of you, it will be far easier to forgive your offenses than if I place my whole world in your hands.

It is the message, not the man, which is important to the Sufis.

The rudiment of verse may, possibly, be found in the spondee.

We need to really use the full force of diplomacy. And we need to be seen and understood to be on the side of diplomacy and international law.

Plunge boldly into the thick of life, and seize it where you will, it is always interesting.

I am aware how almost impossible it is in this country to carry out a foreign policy not approved by the Jews.

Playwrights are the most gregarious writers - to get our work done, we need actors, directors, set designers.

The concept of fate is an open insult against man's willpower!