Money problems can always be solved by a man not frightened by them.

Limiting the freedom of news 'just a little bit' is in the same category with the classic example 'a little bit pregnant.

Never pick up a stray kitten . . . unless you've already made up your mind to be owned by it.

Anything free costs twice as much in the long run or turns out worthless.

Then I glanced at the ring on my finger. The Snake That Eats Its Own Tail, Forever and Ever. I know where I came from—but where did all you zombies come from? I felt a headache coming on, but a headache powder is one thing I do not take. I did once—and you all went away. So I crawled into bed and whistled out the light. You aren’t really there at all. There isn’t anybody but me—Jane—here alone in the dark. I miss you dreadfully!

Nothing of value is free. Even the breath of life is purchased at birth only through gasping effort and pain... The best things in life are beyond money; their price is agony and sweat and devotion... and the price demanded for the most precious of all things in life is life itself--ultimate cost for perfect value

Anyone can see a forest fire. Skill lies in sniffing the first smoke.