The universe is asymmetric and I am persuaded that life, as it is known to us, is a direct result of the asymmetry of the universe.

MODERATION. Avoid extreams; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.

I don’t believe in styles, I believe in coherence.

It is in the thirties that we want friends. In the forties we know they won't save us any more than love did.

Many a man's reputation would not know his character if they met on the street.