To like and dislike the same thing, that is, indeed, friendship.

Everyone speaks well of his heart, but no one dares to say it of his dead.

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

Manners make the fortune of the ambitious youth.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

You've gotto know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, knowwhen to run.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.

Talkback to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.

You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.