I had never considered marriage, but I had an open mind, and I was to learn after a brief try at it that most open minds should be closed for repairs.

Gambling: A sure way to get nothing from something.

Failure has gone to his head.

If you steal from one author it's plagiarism; if you steal from many it's research.

I respect faith, but doubt is what gets you an education.

Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.

I've spent several years in Hollywood, and I still think the movie heroes are in the audience.