The career of a writer is comparable to that of a woman of easy virtue. You write first for pleasure, read more

The career of a writer is comparable to that of a woman of easy virtue. You write first for pleasure, later for the pleasure of others and finally for money.

The darkest day in a man's career is that wherein he fancies there is some easier way of getting a read more

The darkest day in a man's career is that wherein he fancies there is some easier way of getting a dollar than by squarely earning it

Let us not say, every man is the architect of his own fortune; but let us say, every man is read more

Let us not say, every man is the architect of his own fortune; but let us say, every man is the architect of his own character.

He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord.

He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord.

I think knowing what you cannot do is more important than knowing what you can.

I think knowing what you cannot do is more important than knowing what you can.

If someone offers you a breath mint, accept it.

If someone offers you a breath mint, accept it.

My career should adapt to me. Fame is like a VIP pass wherever you want to go.

My career should adapt to me. Fame is like a VIP pass wherever you want to go.

For the love of God, folks, don't do this at home.

For the love of God, folks, don't do this at home.

Knowledge and human power are synonymous.

Knowledge and human power are synonymous.