“Everybody is so talented nowadays that the only people I care to honor as deserving real distinction are those who remain in obscurity.”

“So many people make a name nowadays, that it is more distinguished to remain in obscurity.”

“I only lie to people I care about. So try to feel honored.”

“If you have the goods, life's too short to wait. Hidden gold is lost gold. The world should not be denied an opportunity to touch the collective imagination. To those who deny both the world and themselves, their larder deserves absolute obscurity. For those who share, obscurity is relative and a spark remains to keep the embers warm.”

“To those of you who received honors, awards , and distinctions, I say, well done. And to the C students I say, you, too, can be president of the United States.”

“With so many people in the world that long for someone to love and care for, why is it those who couldn’t care less are those who are blessed?”