it is rather depressing to think that one will still be oneself when one is dead, but I dare say one won't be so critical then.

If one cannot invent a really convincing lie, it is often better to stick to the truth.

Never economize on luxuries.

There are few pleasures like really burrowing one's nose into sweet peas.

First love is an astounding experience and if the object happens to be totally unworthy and love not really love at all, it makes little difference to the intensity of the pain.

If only life were one long crisis, everyone would be perfect.

Christmas, so long looming over everyone's head, finally surged up, buried everyone alive and ebbed away, leaving its victims distinctly cross.

Early poems are a thing it takes years to live down.

But human nature cannot be content on a diet of honey and if there is nothing in one's life that requires pity, one must invent it; for to go through life unpitied would be an unthinkable loss.

The great thing in life is not to be able to do things, because then they are always done for you.

If one cannot invent a really convincing lie it is often better to stick to the truth.

We need new ideas and new creativities to help address contemporary issues.

Only trust thyself, and another shall not betray thee.

A viewer as opposed to a filmmaker might see a film differently. But I'm extremely comfortable with my style.

Anyone can forget about talent, but if you're a good person, your name will be remembered a long time.

I think a badly crafted, great idea for a new film with a ton of spelling mistakes is just 100 times better than a well-crafted stale script.

Choose the right employees and then set them loose.

I left my car parked at the top of Lombard Street Hill, and I forgot to put the breaks on. It's the funniest thing. The car is running down the hill.

Lying to other people is fine and usually funny, but lying to yourself is tacky.

I do not stand here before you as a self-righteous saint who has achieved spiritual perfection, but as a sinner who has received Jesus into his heart as his Lord and Savior.

Say to yourself, 'I'm here on purpose, I can accomplish anything I desire, and I do it by being in harmony with the all-pervading creative force in the universe.