“If people know how it’s done, all the magic goes.”

All children in some form or another have genius; the trick is to bring it out in them.

I am a citizen of the world.

Cold, hunger and the shame of poverty are more likely to affect one’s psychology.

Simplicity of approach is always best.

I always try to do the unexpected in a novel way.

What do you want meaning for? Life is desire, not meaning.

If you’re really truthful with yourself, it’s a wonderful guidance.

The saddest thing I can imagine is to get used to luxury.

The deeper the truth in a creative work, the longer it will live.

I’m an old sinner. Nothing shocks me.

Time heals, and experience teaches that the secret of happiness is in service to others.

Life is a beautiful magnificent thing, even to a jellyfish.

Whether sage or fool, we must all struggle with life.

The persecution of any minority is inhuman and unnatural. That belief is timeless and beyond change.

Life is a play that does not allow testing.

Life could be wonderful if people would leave you alone