A man should be able to hear, and to bear, the worst that could be said of him.

- Saul Bellow

You can spend the entire second half of your life recovering from the mistakes of the first half.

- Saul Bellow

A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep.

- Saul Bellow

Associate with the noblest people you can find; read the best books; live with the mighty; but learn to be happy alone.

- Saul Bellow

When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice.

- Saul Bellow

Readiness to answer all questions is the infallible sign of stupidity.

- Saul Bellow

A man is only as good as what he loves.

- Saul Bellow

Hapiness can only be found if you can free yourself of all other distractions.

- Saul Bellow

Whoever wants to reach a distant goal must take small steps.

- Saul Bellow