I have an almost complete disregard of precedent and a faith in the possibility of something better. It irritates me to be told how things always have been done. I defy the tyranny of precedent. I go for anything new that might improve the past.

No one is ready for a thing until they believe they can acquire it.

Survival can be summed up in three words – never give up. That's the heart of it really.

Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone.

You cannot really unconditionally love others when you need to prove your own self worth.

Don't join the book burners. Don't be afraid to go in your library and read every book.

I never did a day's work in my life. It was all fun.