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I believe in one thing only, the power of the human will.

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The only real power comes out of a long rifle.

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Die, but do not retreat.

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Gratitude is a sickness, suffered by dogs.

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I liked New York when it was an up-and-down city for me, low streets and high buildings. But then, for me, it grew horizontal---monotonous.

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There is no eraser on the end of a scalpel.

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The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.

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I think that God in creating Man somewhat overestimated his ability.

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It is good for a man to eat thistles and to remember that he is an ass.

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The most painful state of living is remembering the future.

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