I would rather have my ignorance than another man's knowledge, because I have so much of it.

Man can seldom - very, very, seldom - fight a winning fight against his training; the odds are too heavy.

The banging and slamming and booming and crashing were something beyond belief. [On Lohengrin]

An author values a compliment even when it comes from a source of doubtful competency.

My books are like water; those of the great geniuses are wine. (Fortunately) everybody drinks water.

Life is short, Break the Rules. Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably And never regret ANYTHING That makes you smile.

How slow and still the time did drag along.