To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

Mirrors should be able to think before reflecting the images.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

To ease another's heartache is to forget one's own.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

You see what power is holding someone else's fear in your handand showing it to them!

Whoever does not know the truth is ignorant, but the one who knows the truth but denies is a criminal

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

Nature gave women too much power; the law gives them too little.