Cowardice encroaches fast upon such as spend their lives in company of persons higher than themselves.

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.

Adding value to your life is the only way to fulfill your calling

True progress happens slowly, unnoticeable, like a flower blooms slowly and silently.

You can go slow. Allow your dreams and goals to change, but live an intentional life.

Yogis love to be alone.

Sometimes, the loneliness probably got to be too much and anyone seemed better than no one.

Beware of geeks, you know, bearing formulas.

Our country's economy is strong, diversified, and resilient.

I would say probably my least favorite costume ever was in 'Van Helsing.' That was a huge pain because it had thigh-high boots with 30 buckles on them that had to be done up individually.

If a country forgets where it came from, how will its people know who they are?

Best friends can turn a horrible day into one of the best days of your life.