Life is getting through the moment. The philosopher William James says to cultivate the cheerful attitude. Now nobody had more trouble than he did -- except me. I had more trouble in my life than anybody. But your first big trouble can be a bonanza if you live through it. Get through the first trouble, you'll probably make it through the next one.

The good that men do lives after them.

The very best impromptu speeches are the ones written well in advance.

In our family we don't divorce our men - we bury them.

Don't face the facts.

Pan me, don't give me the part, publish everybody's book but this one and I will still make it!

Get up early in the morning before everybody has breathed up all the good air.