The beginning of self-knowledge: recognizing that your motives are the same as other people's.

Publish in haste and repent at leisure.

Maxims are sharp-edged half-truths.

Spontaneity comes after skill, not before.

Pleasure usually comes when called, but not happiness.

Pornography and cooking shows have created two new spectator sports.

Knowledge and power in the city; peace and decency in the country.