Every book teaches a lesson, even if the lesson is only that one has chosen the wrong book.

Cynicism is full of naive disappointments.

Truth is a necessary phantom.

When a paradox is widely believed, it is no longer recognized as a paradox.

I answered my father's demands for sympathy with silence.

To be a social success, do not act pathetic, arrogant, or bored. Do not discuss your unhappy childhood, your visit to the dentist,the shortcomings of your cleaning woman, the state of your bowels, or your spouse's bad habits. You will be thought a paragon (or perhaps a monster) of good behavior.

Pain pays no attention to moans or excuses.