There is no one more courageous than the person who speaks with the courage of his convictions.

Solve problems, make art, think deeply.

Jealousy is an ugly emotion, but it tells the truth. You mostly envy those who have what you desire.

Opposites attract, and I think temperament is so fundamental that you end up craving someone of the opposite temperament to complete you.

Women were also urged to work on a mysterious quality called 'fascination.' Coming of age in the 1920's was a competitive business.

Any time people come together in a meeting, we're not necessarily getting the best ideas; we're just getting the ideas of the best talkers.

I'm insatiably curious about human nature. I feel very lucky that as a writer I get to learn so much about it just to do my job right.