You should always own a black dress because no one ever remembers a black dress.

The trouble is that not enough people have come together with the firm determination to live the things which they say they believe.

About the only value the story of my life may have is to show that one can, even without any particular gifts, overcome obstacles that seem insurmountable if one is willing to face the fact that they must be overcome.

If someone betrays you once, it’s their fault; if they betray you twice, it’s your fault.

it is harder to be philosophical when you are young.

All of life is a constant education.

Manipulate the situation to create the reality of your desire