"The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time."

"I am not an optimist. I am a realist."

"I have been an author for 20 years and an ass for 55."

"A successful book is not made of what is in it, but of what is left out of it."

"A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes."