"A happy childhood is poor preparation for human contacts."

"You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm."

"It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanisms of friendship."

"Total absence of humor renders life impossible."

"The true traveler is he who goes on foot, and even then, he sits down a lot of the time."

"I love my past. I love my present. I'm not ashamed of what I've had, and I'm not sad because I have it no longer."

"I never write Metropolis for seven cents because I can get the same price for city. I never write policeman because I can get the same money for cop."

"There is always room for a man of force, and he makes room for many."

"If you really do put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price."

"The only 'ism' Hollywood believes in is plagiarism."

"We cannot be sure of having something to live for unless we are willing to die for it"

"Have you ever dated someone because you were too lazy to commit suicide?"