I don't remember deciding to become a writer. You decide to become a dentist or a postman. For me writing is like being gay. You finally admit that this is who you are you come out and hope that no one runs away.
Old age and sickness bring out the essential characteristics of a man.
Wisdom too often never comes and so one ought not to reject it merely...
The mark of a truly civilized man is confidence in the strength and security...
The real rulers in Washington are invisible and exercise power from behind...
Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely...
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
A mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it isn’t open.