"There are few sorrows, however poignant, in which a good income is of no avail."

"The denunciation of the young is a necessary part of the hygiene of older people, and greatly assists the circulation of their blood."

"You cannot be both fashionable and first-rate."

"Most people sell their souls and live with a good conscience on the proceeds."

"The essence of creativity is the belief that every step forward is a victory over stagnation."

"The seeds of triumph are sown in the quiet mornings when no one is watching."

"Blogging is great, and I read blogs all day long. However, my goal is really to have a deep, meaningful discussion with people. For some reason, I'm able to accomplish this best via email."

"My father was an immigrant who literally walked across Europe to get out of Russia. He fought in World War I. He was wounded in action. My father was a great success even though he never had money. He was a very determined man, a great role model."