But conversation, choose what theme we may, And chiefly when religion leads the way, Should flow, like waters after summer show'rs, Not as if raised by mere mechanic powers.

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.

If we put faith in Christ Jesus, we are justified by faith in Christ.

Finding a wife is easy

School was my solace, and studying let me escape, allowing me to live a thousand vicarious lives.

When people think about computer science, they imagine people with pocket protectors and thick glasses who code all night.

Talk to the press and we'll bury you.

One of my central maxims is how a major part of what a conductor tries to do is get a large group of people to agree on where "now" actually is.

A genius! For 37 years I've practised fourteen hours a day, and now they call me a genius!

Speeches and me don't get along sometimes. It is kind of like putting a tie too tight on my neck. I'm going to do whatever feels right.

You have to CHANGE the way you THINK in order to CHANGE the way you FEEL

Now, my co-mates and brothers in exile, Hath not old custom made this life more sweet Than that of painted pomp? Are not these woods More free from peril than the envious court?