Happiness is less regulated by external circumstances than inward enjoyment. Whoever is happy in the satisfaction of himself feels imperturbable felicity; but he, who trusts entirely to the world for the disposition of his peace, must inevitably participate [in] many privations and disappointments.

Hypocrisy is the outward acknowledgment of inward shame.

I don't have any ambition.

Your worst and most dangerous enemy is the person that injures you under the pretensions of friendship.

I have always loved Las Vegas. It's a traditional place for lounge comics to perform, and I love that.

The soul is never perfectly secure from the influence of passion; the occasional tranquility she seems to enjoy, is rather relaxation than imperturbable triumph.

We often suffer more from our fears, than from the dangers of our situation.