She kept up her compliments, and I kept up my determination to deserve them or die.

Truth is more of a stranger than fiction. When in doubt, tell the truth. If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything. Most writers regard the truth as their most valuable possession, and therefore are economical in its use.

Do not complain about growing old. It is a privilege denied to many.

Always tell the truth. That way you don't have to remember what you said.

Always tell the truth; then you don't have to remember anything

Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear. So many look to eradicate fear from their lives, when that is an impossible task. You can certainly experience moments in absence of fear, however accept that fear will be with you whenever you are in the process of living creatively. The challenge is to go ahead regardless, simply notice the feeling and manage being courageous.

When one has tasted watermelon he knows what the angels eat.