Maybe it's superficial to exude a sense of confidence in one's clothes. But it's also integral. We have an appearance. Not all of us are beautiful. But we can appear fine looking. So we should. Feeling good about an outfit is the point at which that outfit finally becomes good.

Things that people will say to me, mostly, is that you shouldn't have all these books. It's too expensive.

Will power is not telling anybody you quit smoking.

To put it rather bluntly, I am not the type who wants to go back to the land; I am the type who wants to go back to the hotel.

It's very important who the president of the United States is. America is a great idea, so that's why it's a great country.

Think before you speak. Read before you think. This will give you something to think about that you didn't make up yourself - a wise move at any age, but most especially at seventeen, when you are in the greatest danger of coming to annoying conclusions.

It is not true that there is dignity in all work. Some jobs are definitely better than others.... People who have good jobs are happy, rich, and well dressed. People who have bad jobs are unhappy, poor and use meat extenders. Those who seek dignity in the type of work that compels them to help hamburgers are certain to be disappointed.