An author places himself uncalled before the tribunal of criticism and solicits fame at the hazard of disgrace.

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.

Love demands everything, they say, but my love demands only this: that no matter what happens or how long it takes, you'll keep faith in me, you'll remember who we are, and you'll never feel despair.

…determined to enjoy her luxury of grief uncomforted.

Character is BUILT by repeatedly choosing the best over the easiest.

When you do 22 episodes of a network show, it's incredibly useful to have a format that gives you a jumping-off point for a story.

Most of today's black convicts have come to understand that they are the most abused victims of an unrighteous order.

The Night is young & full of rest I can’t describe the way she’s dress’d She’ll pander to some strange requests Anything that you suggest Anything to please her guest.

There are two things you don't do: One, you don't open an e-mail from Phil Simms in front of your kids, and, two, you don't jinx a man going for a perfect week.

Years were passing through the spaces between moments.

Wealth and power don’t go together. Power cannot be brokered. To me, power is responsibility.

History always has a few tricks up its frayed sleeve. It's been around a long time.