“Think before you speak. Read before you think.”

“Never relinquish clothing to a hotel valet without first specifically telling him that you want it back.”

“If you are of the opinion that the contemplation of suicide is sufficient evidence of a poetic nature, do not forget that actions speak louder than words.”

“You can't go around hoping that most people have sterling moral characters. The most you can hope for is that people will pretend that they do.”