Some of us look for the Way in opium and some in God, some of us in whiskey and some in love. It is all the same Way and it leads nowhither.

There is only one way to win hearts and that is to make oneself like unto those of whom one would be loved.

I know that you're selfish, selfish beyond words, and I know that you haven't the nerve of a rabbit, I know you're a liar and a humbug, I know that you're utterly contemptible. And the tragic part is'--her face was on a sudden distraught with pain--'the tragic part is that notwithstanding I love you with all my heart.

There is no explanation for evil. It must be looked upon as a necessary part of the order of the universe. To ignore it is childish, to bewail it senseless.

Never pause unless you have a reason for it, but when you pause, pause as long as you can.

No woman is worth more than a fiver unless you're in love with her. Then she's worth all she costs you.

In the conduct of life we make use of deliberation to justify ourselves in doing what we want to do.