In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.

Ability is a poor man's wealth.

Time alone reveals the just man but you might discern a bad man in a single day.

Millions of men have lived to fight, build palaces and boundaries, shape destinies and societies but the compelling force of all times has been the force of originality and creation profoundly affecting the roots of human spirit.

A man's got to take a lot of punishment to write a really funny book.

Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed.