A dog is not almost-human, and I know of no greater insult to the canine race than to describe it as such.

- John Holmes

The biggest trouble with success is that its formula is just about the same as that for a nervous breakdown.

- John Holmes

And just then he realized in a flash that men have only this sad knowledge with which to heal themselves: when you lose life, you grow wise. But th…

- John Holmes

I liked the rain. It made it harder, the harder the better. I didn't see accidents but there are a lot of broken cars out there.

- John Holmes

To be beat is to be at the bottom of your personality, looking up.

- John Holmes