The reasoning of the Ming and Qing states for opposing international trade is by now familiar: the fear of creative destruction.
Yesterday I was clever, so I took the glory for me. Today He makes me wise, so I give the glory to Thee
The warrior's nobility is like a prostitute's smile, the truth of which is self-interest.
Execute every act of thy life as though it were thy last.
I once took a poo in the woods while hunched over like an animal. It was AWESOME.
Everything around you that you call life was made up by people, and you can change it.
Why fear death? It is the most beautiful adventure in life.
The worst thing about being famous is the invasion of your privacy.
A homely face does not guarantee a homely character. Appearance is the body, character is the spirit, and the soul bears the most vital qualities.
Greatness can be contagious, but first there must be contact.
I'm bored with that line. I never use it anymore. My new line is 'In 15 minutes everybody will be famous.'