"If I stopped writing and being at my piano, I wouldn't know how to live. It's your best friend"

"A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves"

"People with many interests live, not only longest, but happiest"

"Youth is the best time to be rich, and the best time to be poor"

"Always live in the ugliest house on the street - then you don't have to look at it"

"Do what you do best, and you will succeed"

"Women, can't live with them, can't live without them"

"Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality"

"The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today"

"The best mirror is an old friend"

"The best way to predict the future is to create it"