It is not the simple statement of facts that ushers in freedom; it is the constant repetition of them that has this liberating effect. Tolerance is the result not of enlightenment, but of boredom.

In New York, I find people so courteous and so generous. Free drinks in bars. Free taxi rides.

Rome did not create a great empire by having meetings, they did it by killing all those who opposed them. If at first you don't succeed, failure may be your style.

This woman did not fly to extremes; she lived there.

What would you be like if you were the only person in the world? If you want to be truly happy you must be that person.

Though intelligence is powerless to modify character, it is a dab hand at finding euphemisms for its weaknesses.

When asked to give advice, I do of course give it, because I give whatever I am asked to give.