A single thought is that which it is from other thoughts as a wave of the sea takes its form and shape from the waves which precede and follow it.

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 meaning in thy snores.

We have grace of strength to work, to clear our cities of any dirt.

Diaper backward spells repaid. Think about it.

Belief in ourself is like a muscle - it is strengthened by constant and careful use.

Canadians are fond of darker stories, serious stories, so if you're a Mystery writer or a Romance writer or Fantasy Writer, you will most likely have an American publisher and agent.

I feel helpless, hopeless, too low to call out, too weak to think. Impotent tears dribble down.

love's just a waste of energy and life's just a waste of time so why don't we get together we could waste everything tonight

The whole business starts with ideas, and we're convinced that ideas come out of an environment of supportive conflict, which is synonymous with appropriate friction.

How clever of me. I have found such a pathway into hell that I can never get back out.

If you've got time to lean, you've got time to clean.