“To secure the greatest amount of pleasure with the least possible outlay should be the aim of all economic effort.”

“Had we not faults of our own, we should take less pleasure in complaining of others.”

“A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire.”

“At the end of the day, tell yourself gently: "I love you, you did the best you could today, and even if you didn't accomplished all you had planned, I love you anyway.”

“Happiness often comes when least expected.”

“I write whenever it suits me. During a creative period I write every day; a novel should not be interrupted.”

“All wars are civil wars, because all men are brothers.”