"I was never afraid of failure; for I would sooner fail than not be among the greatest."

"The more difficult the escape, the greater the triumph."

"My brain is the key."

"I have no fear of death, for I know that I will return."

"In all feats of fire-eating it should be noted that the head is thrown well back, so that the flame may pass out of the open mouth instead of up into the roof, as it would if the head were held natura…"