Every coming year is as bad as the previous one, the only difference being that in most cases it is even worse.

I confess I seldom commune with my conscience when I write.

Solomon made a big mistake when he asked for wisdom.

Never bring a cannon on stage in Act I unless you intend to fire it by the last act.

I expect I shall be a student to the end of my days.

You look boldly ahead; isn't it only that you don't see or divine anything terrible in the future; because life is still hidden from your young eyes.

we all have too many wheels, screws and valves to judge each other on first impressions or one or two pointers. I don't understand you, you don't understand me and we don't understand ourselves.