A wild rose roofs the ruined shed, And that and summer well agree.

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.

You only get one life. It's actually your duty to live it as fully as possible

What is the Power that transcends one from Achievement to Fulfillment? The Power of Inspiration!- RVM

Friendship built on top of Lies and betrayal is always shaky and it never last..

A nation without the means of reform is without the means of survival.

Bankers know that history is inflationary and that money is the last thing a wise man will hoard.

His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, and the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.

I don't mean to make you nervous, but unfortunately I have to.

A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

I'm not much for talking. You know what I do. I put guys in body bags when I'm right.

All art began as sacred art, you know? I mean, all painting began as religious painting. All writing began as religious writing.