We get very little wisdom from success, you know.

Every man is correct in asking God why he is stuck with himself, and his rotten luck.

The bicycle is the noblest invention of mankind.

Cowards are nice, they're interesting, they're gentle, they wouldn't think of shooting down people in a parade from a tower. They want to live, so they can see their kids. They're very brave.

All I can do is write my stories for mankind, and rest easy.

She cried a little, but only inside, because long ago she had decided she didn't like crying because if you ever started to cry it seemed as if there was so much to cry about you almost couldn't stop, and she didn't like that at all.

What can I tell you, except the stupid little I know?