Common sense, to most people, is nothing more than their own opinions.

The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.

A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming.

There is no prejudice so strong as that which arises from a fancied exemption from all prejudice.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.

Fashion is gentility running away from vulgarity and afraid of being overtaken

I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.

You can add up your blessings or add up your troubles. Either way, you'll find you have an abundance.

If you stop being judgemental

There is only one theology, but there are many theologians.

In film, you have the luxury of accomplishing what you need in 24 frames every second. Comics, you only have five or six panels a page to do that.

There's two things you need to know. One, that you won't quit on yourself, and two, that I've done the work.

I had a cancer scare in the early 90s, and for a few months, I wondered if I would make it.

My doctor told me to watch my drinking. Now I drink in front of a mirror.

Secretly, I'm a real big nerd. I'd rather stay home and play Scrabble than go to a Hollywood party, any day of the week. And I love reading about history and watching the Discovery Channel.

Hamlet, that's the only role there is, finally. The only role. After that, you settle down and only do the fun things on stage.