I have no social position and I stay away from what is known as society as much as possible.

The whole point to American journalism is what ought to be true is true. Since I ought to be arrogant, impressed with my social position, overwhelmed by my beauty, therefore I am.

You can improve your talent, but your talent is a given, a mysterious constant. You must make it the best of its kind.

Presidents have absolutely gone against the will of Congress. Congress hasn't declared a war since December 7, 1941, and yet we've been at war ever since with somebody or other in order to justify the war machine. Now we have alienated almost the entire earth

Before the cards that one is dealt by life are the cards that fate has dealt: one's family.

I am glad my life is coming to an end. To think that it might last another five hundred years, now that would be terrible, in my case.

The four most beautiful words in our common language: I told you so.