A very beautiful woman hardly ever leaves a clear-cut impression of features and shape in the memory: usually there remains only an aura of living color

An adventure differs from a mere feat in that it is tied to the externally unattainable. Only one end of the rope is in the hand, the other is not visible, and neither prayers, nor daring, nor reason can shake it free.

The most important thing in life is not to capitalize on your successes-any fool can do that. The really important thing is to profit from your mistakes.

You need more fact in the dangerous art of giving presents than in any other social action.

It is when Pirates count their booty that they become mere thieves.

Adventure must start with running away from home.

Adventure is the vitaminizing element in histories both individual and social.