Take care of the cojones and the frijoles will take care of themselves. Try to have getaway money - but don't be fanatic about it.

In terms of morals there is no such thing as ‘state.’ Just men. Individuals. Each responsible for his own acts.

Learn to say No—and to be rude about it when necessary. Otherwise you will not have time to carry out your duty, or to do your own work, and certainly no time for love and happiness. The termites will nibble away your life and leave none of it for you.

It's an indulgence to sit in a room and discuss your beliefs as if they were a juicy piece of gossip.

Never insult anyone by accident.

God split himself into a myriad parts that he might have friends. This may not be true, but it sounds good, and is no sillier than any other theology.

...a book need never die and should not be killed; books were the immortal part of man.