It is not merely enough to have the ability to be persistant, you must also have the ability to start over.

Life is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel. Show me a hero and I will write you a tragedy.

The world, as a rule, does not live on beaches and in country clubs.

Genius is the ability to put into effect what is on your mind.

I've been drunk for about a week now, and I thought it might sober me up to sit in a library.

I guess I'm the Black Death,' he said slowly. 'I don't seem to bring people happiness any more.

The strongest guard is placed at the gateway to nothing. Maybe because the condition of emptiness is too shameful to be divulged.