Scandal is great entertainment because it allows people to feel contempt, a moral emotion that gives feeling of moral superiority while asking nothing in return.

Gossip and reputation make sure that what comes around-a person who is cruel will find that the others are cruel hack to him, and a person who is kind will find others are kind in return. Gossip paired with reciprocity allow karma to work here on earth, not in the next life.

When a true genius appears in this world you may know him by this sign, that the dines are all in confederacy against him.

Men should be like Kleenex, soft, strong and disposable.

Fight for your opinions, but do not believe that they contain the whole truth, or the only truth.

I'm not sure I want popular opinion on my side -- I've noticed those with the most opinions often have the fewest facts.