The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.

Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.

Old age, especially an honoured old age, has so great authority, that this is of more value than all the pleasures of youth.

The body is meant to be seen, not all covered up.

I never think of the future - it comes soon enough.

Work harder on yourself than you do on your job.

The highest manifestation of strength is to keep ourselves calm and on our own feet.

Diamonds are a girls best friend.

History is the devil's scripture.

All my life I have tried to pluck a thistle and plant a flower wherever the flower would grow in thought and mind.

You can't live your life for other people. You've got to do what's right for you, even if it hurts some people you love.

True spirituality has its basis in moral life, which in turn is based on contem-plation.

Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?

Anyone who knows anything of history knows that great social changes are impossible without feminine upheaval. Social progress can be measured exactly by the social position of the fair sex, the ugly ones included

Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.

I’m not afraid of death, but I’m in no hurry to die. I have so much I want to do first.

History has shown there are no invincible armies.

Unsatisfied desire is in itself more desirable than any other satisfaction.

Live your life and forget your age.

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.

Everything in the world is about sex except sex. Sex is about power.