A fly Sir may sting a stately horse and make him wince but one is but an insect and the other a horse still.

Cucumber should be well sliced, dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out.

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.

Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.

When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.

Classical quotation is the parole of literary men all over the world.

A man who uses a great many words to express his meaning is like a bad marksman who, instead of aiming a single stone at an object, takes up a handful and throws at it in hopes he may hit.

There are minds so impatient of inferiority that their gratitude is a species of revenge, and they return benefits, not because recompense is a pleasure, but because obligation is a pain.

When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.

He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.

Mates such as they must stand by one another

Disturb my sleep but darling don't dare disturb my dreams!

History has been stolen from us and replaced with guilt inducing lies.

I was created by the all powerful God to fill the universe with my masterpieces.

In the early stages of wealth, up to 10 years after individuals became very rich, they display a bit of reluctance to spend money. It's a lot easier rationalizing spending a lot for a house.

My guitar is not a thing. It is an extension of myself. It is who I am.

A book, I was taught long ago in English class, is a living and breathing document that grows richer with each new reading.

My mother always told me if you write about life, you will always be in the game. Just don't write songs write life. I decided to take her up on that.

I don't think LeBron will win 5 rings, it's gonna be hard for him to catch up to Kobe.

It's better to be humbled by the word than by the force of circumstances.