I said to myself, I have things in my head that are not like what anyone has taught me - shapes and ideas so near to me - so natural to my way of being and thinking that it hasn't occurred to me to put them down. I decided to start anew, to strip away what I had been taught.
Money frees you from doing things you dislike. Since I dislike doing nearly everything, money is handy.
You never know till you try to reach them how accessible men are; but you must approach each man by the right door.
Curiosity killed the cat, but for a while I was a suspect.
Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.
Reveal not every secret you have to a friend, for how can you tell but that friend may hereafter become an enemy. And bring not all mischief you are able to upon an enemy, for he may one day become your friend.
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire public relations officers.