What a distressing contrast there is between the radiant intelligence of the child and the feeble mentality of the average adult.

Flowers are restful to look at. They have neither emotions nor conflicts.

Sadism is all right in its place, but it should be directed to proper ends.

The first requisite of civilization is that of justice.

The joy of winning is not as dramatic as the losses were, because I expected us to win.

I very much loved my late wife, Diana Joy Colbert, and I'd rather hold onto what I can.

The philosophical point is that our happiness and wellbeing is not based on incomes rising. This is not just the wisdom of sages but of ordinary people. Prosperity is more social and psychological: it's about identification, affiliation, participation in society and a sense of purpose.

Even if you're unhappy, just pretend that you're happy. Eventually, your smile will be contagious to yourself. I had to learn that. I used to think, 'I'm being fake,' but you know what? Better to be fake and happy than real and miserable.