To believe yourself brave is to be brave; it is the one only essential thing.

Human pride is not worthwhile; there is always something lying in wait to take the wind out of it.

Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody.

India has two million gods, and worships them all. In religion all other countries are paupers; India is the only millionaire.

Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to reform. "It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for certain that just ain't true." Thinking that you know the future.

Substitute "damn" every time you're inclined to write "very"; your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.

Choosing not to read is like closing an open door to paradise