Always tell her she is beautiful, especially if she is not.

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

The most important lesson in the writing trade is that any manuscript is improved if you cut away the fat.

Hate always sells well, but for repeat trade and the long pull happiness is sounder merchandise.

I was not offended, my love. An insult is like a drink; it affects one only if accepted. And pride is too heavy baggage for my journey.

Analogy is even slipperier than logic.

There ain't no such thing as a free lunch.