Thought means life, since those who do not think so do not live in any high or real sense. Thinking makes the man.
The true barbarian is he who thinks everything barbarous but his own tastes and prejudices.
A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.
Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.
I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.
The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.
The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much.
We dont know anything about racism. Weve never experienced it. If words can make a difference in your life for seven minutes, how would it affect you if you heard this every day of your life?
A year ago, six months ago, I thought that I was an artist. I no longer think about it, I am. Everything that was literature has fallen from me. There are no more books to be written, thank God. This then? This is not a book. This is libel, slander, defamation of character. This is not a book, in the ordinary sense of the word. No, this is a prolonged insult, a gob of spit in the face of Art, a kick in the pants to God, Man, Destiny, Time, Love, Beauty. . . what you will.
Even idiots can grow up a little bit. It should be a bit more subdued. . . . The first celebration should be subdued, and the fourth one should be crazy.
I think that most of the women when they dress in the morning, they try to be someone elseToday there is too much retouching, and I don't like it. . . except on me.