"Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace"

"Self-interest is the enemy of all true affection"

"All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you."

"As a kid I quite fancied the romantic, bohemian idea of being an artist. I expect I thought I could escape from the difficulties of maths and spelling. Maybe I thought I would avoid the judgement of the establishment."

"Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue."

"I love Paris in the summer, when it sizzles"

“There is always one moment in childhood when the door opens and lets the future in”



"I can't understand why a person will take a year to write a novel when he can easily buy one for a few dollars"

"I will reveal the secrets behind these doors"

“Ignorant people in preppy clothes are more dangerous to America than oil embargoes”

"The greatest wealth is health"