To lose yourself in a book is the desire of the bookworm. I mean to be taken. That is my desire.

Original thought is like original sin: both happened before you were born to people you could not have possibly met.

There are too many books. The books are terrible. And this is because you have been taught to have self-esteem.

remember this: no matter how politely or distinctly you ask a Parisian a question he will persist in answering you in French.

The most common error made in matters of appearance is the belief that one should disdain the superficial and let the true beauty of one's soul shine through. If there are places on your body where this is a possibility, you are not attractive - you are leaking.

What's so great thing about clothes is that they're artificial - you can lie, you can choose the way you look, which is not true of natural beauty. So if you're naturally beautiful, wear what you want, but that's 01% of people. Most people just aren't good looking enough to wear what they have on. They should change. They should get some slacks and a nice overcoat. Remember when the style was incredibly messy hair? That's great if you're a model. But if you're not a model, you would look better if you washed your hair, because you are not beautiful.

People elect the President for reasons that have nothing to do with his ability to be president.