(Adversity is) the state in which a man most easily becomes acquainted with himself being especially free from admirers then.

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.

The Lord gives and the Lord takes away, as it pleases him, for he can do all things.

It is this spirit of godliness that will bring forth the attributes, the principles and the life style of godliness.

Intelligence could be more briliant within modesty.

Acceptance is the letter sealed within the envelope of inner peace. - Charmainism

I believe that when the body is strong, the mind thinks strong thoughts.

Some issues stay fresh every time you open them up. It's like evil magical Tupperware -- it stays fresh forever.

I am going to turn over a new life and am going to be a very good girl and be obedient to Isa Keith, here there is plenty of gooseberries which makes my teeth watter.

There is a basic truth which man can know and which can transform his life if he will become the embodiment of it.

People ask me all the time would I like to still be playing? No. I'm glad I played when I played.

Fake friends are around when they think you're cool. True friends are around even when they think you're fool.