A writer who obtains his full purpose loses himself in his own lustre.

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.

When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love—then make that day count!

The moment you establish a line of communication between two points, you subtly change both. That is also true for the way the brain is affected by the mind.

I do think that I am generally optimistic.

Love wholeheartedly, be surprised, give thanks and praise then you will discover the fullness of your life.

Most of us live in parts of the world where we don't expect to see much, and we wouldn't necessarily notice things that are crashing.

I don't want to be the oldest performer in captivity... I don't want to look like a little old man dancing out there.

King Fahd was a man of wisdom and a leader who commanded respect throughout the entire world. He was a friend and strong ally of the United States for decades.

You feel a sense of elation seeing yourself on a billboard.

It's not how long life is but the quality of our life that is important.