All we behold is miracle.

Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor.

Knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more.

...So let us welcome peaceful evening in.

An idler is a watch that wants both hands; As useless if it goes as when it stands.

Grief is itself a medicine.

How various his employments whom the world Calls idle; and who justly in return Esteems that busy world an idler too!

Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have oft-times no connection. Knowledge dwells In heads replete with thoughts of other men; Wisdom in minds attentive to their own.

God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform. He plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm.

I pity them greatly, but I must be mum, for how could we do without sugar and rum?

Who loves a garden loves a greenhouse too.

Knowledge cannot be maintained without character.

You've got to think about "big things" while you're doing small things so that all the small things go in the right direction.

Do what you love, and you will find the way to get it out to the world.

The power for creating a better future is contained in the present moment: You create a good future by creating a good present.

I couldn't think of anything worse than going to a fancy dress party. So, if somebody invited me to one, I'd go as the Invisible Man and not turn up.

Politics /n/: from 'poly ticks', short for 'many small bloodsucking insects'.

I think the best partner you can have is someone who makes you want to be the best form of yourself.

Within the character of the citizen, lies the welfare of the nation.

When that second airplane hit the building, we all changed. We need to get back to some serious thinking.

I love kids. I was a kid myself, once.