Enjoying living was learning to get your money's worth and knowing when you had it.

Often a man wishes to be alone and a girl wishes to be alone too and if they love each other they are jealous of that in each other, but I can truly say we never felt that. We could feel alone when we were together, alone against the others. But we were never lonely and never afraid when we were together.

Optimism can keep a fool from accepting failure.

I say that is wine," Brett held up her glass. "We ought to toast something. 'Here's to royalty.'" "This wine is too good for toast-drinking, my dear. you don't want to mix emotions up with a wine like that. you lose the taste." Brett's glass was empty.

Go all the way with it. Do not back off. For once, go all the goddamn way with what matters.

I loved you when I saw you today and I loved you always but I never saw you before.

Use short sentences. Use short first paragraphs. Use vigorous English. Be positive, not negative.