“The argument of the strongest is always the best.”

Often we find our own destiny on the same roads that we have been avoiding.

The worst time is always the present.

We are never content with our lot.

Everyone calls himself a friend, but only a fool relies on it; nothing is commoner than the name, nothing rarer than the thing.

Example is a dangerous lure: where the wasp got through the gnat sticks fast.

You’ve tried to reform what will not learn. Shut doors on traits that you wish were dead; They will open a window and return.

Gentleness succeeds better than violence.

He knows the universe and does not know himself.

Every editor of newspapers pays tribute to the devil.

By the work one knows the workman.

We like to see others, but don’t like others to see through us.

O love, when thou gettest dominion over us, we may bid good-by to prudence.

It is impossible to please all the world and one’s father.

People who make no noise are dangerous.

Sensible people find nothing useless.

It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.

Every writer I had ever known wrote his best work when he had his back up against the wall and thought he would never write another word.

The blankness invites scribbling on, mental drawing , and the best feeling I know – apart from the more obvious sensual ones – is the feeling of putting down the first thought and seeing it turn into symbols.

Thinking that what you want equals what’s best for you is a dead end.

The best way to be loved, is to love yourself.

Some great friendships can be formed because you see one another at your best and worst.

I don’t like those men who claim that their wife is their best friend. . . . I think spouses should tolerate each other and occasionally have sex.

What studies say the number one best way to start an exercise habit is to give yourself a reward that you genuinely enjoy.

It has everybody all jacked up, ready to do the best we can like we always do.