A man of maxims only is like a Cyclops with one eye, and that in the back of his head.

Exclusively of the abstract sciences, the largest and worthiest portion of our knowledge consists of aphorisms: and the greatest and best of men is but an aphorism.

Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

There is one art of which people should be masters - the art of reflection.

Humor is consistent with pathos, whilst wit is not.

A great mind must be androgynous.

In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree: Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea.

That gracious thing, made up of tears and light.

The love of a mother is the veil of a softer light between the heart and the heavenly Father.

Religion is the most gentlemanly thing in the world. It alone will gentilize, if unmixed with cant.

Poor little Foal of an oppressed race! I love the languid patience of thy face.

There's a vast space between being simply human to being truly humane.

You do not have to be so serious about everything and everyone. Trust yourself. Trust your own guidance and do not take everyone's 'interesting opinions' so personally.

They cannot take away our self respect if we do not give it to them.

Charley: He won't starve. None a them starve. Forget about him. Willy: Then what have I got to remember?

He made me love him without looking at me.

God wrote His loveliest poem on the day He made the first silver poplar tree, And set it high upon a pale-gold hill For all the new enchanted earth to see.

Since a relationship involves two members investing in it, its value increases twice as fast as one's investment.

The things that caused problems for me in school are the same things that help me succeed in the world.

What's great about being a character actor is you know that you can survive forever. It's not about the gloss of your eyebrows.

We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere.