"In the highest civilization, the book is still the highest delight. He who has once known its satisfactions is provided with a resource against calamity."

"A child is a curly, dimpled lunatic."

"We take care of our health, we lay up money, we make our roof tight and our clothing sufficient, but who provides wisely that he shall not be wanting the best property of all -- friends?"

"Don't SAY things. What you ARE stands over you the while, and thunders so that I cannot hear what you say to the contrary."

"The greatest homage we can pay truth is to use it."

"Insist on yourself; never imitate... Every great man is unique."

"Et tu, Brute.[You also, Brutus.]"

"You can call it the 'Perfect Moment' when the universe aligns and the music in your head actually matches the music outside and all is well."

"I have no faith, very little hope, and as much charity as I can afford."

"I don't want to be known as the granddaughter of the Hiltons. I want to be known as Paris."

"Depend upon it, after all, Thomas, Literature is the most noble of professions. In fact, it is about the only one fit for a man. For my own part, there is no seducing me from the path."

"I consider it useless and tedious to represent what exists, because nothing that exists satisfies me. Nature is ugly, and I prefer the monsters of my fancy to what is positively trivial."