Every ear is tickled with the sweet music of applause.

I pass by that it is very culpable to be facetious in obscene and smutty matters.

Generosity is nothing more seen than in a candid estimation of other men's virtues and good qualities.

Nothing of worth or weight can be achieved with half a mind, with a faint heart, and with a lame endeavor.

Smiling always with a never fading serenity of countenance, and flourishing in an immortal youth.

It is commonly said that revenge is sweet, but to a calm and considerate mind, patience and forgiveness are sweeter.

The reading of books, what is it but conversing with the wisest men of all ages and all countries.

Mathematics - the unshaken Foundation of Sciences, and the plentiful Fountain of Advantage to human affairs.

Upright simplicity is the deepest wisdom, and perverse craft the merest shallowness.

He who loveth a book will never want a faithful friend, a wholesome counsellor, a cheerful companion, or an effectual comforter.

Slander is a complication, a comprisal and sum of all wickedness.

I love the words, because they love me too.

Oh God, what's wrong with me? Why does nothing ever work out?

I'm always excited when I make it on anyone's list - even if it's for affirmative action. My attitude is, 'Am I the token woman on this list? Because I'll take it.'

For every 10 good things, there's always some jerk that wants to say something bad.

Lil Wayne is talented. He seems to be the dominant figure in this particular era of hip-hop. So you know, he's doing his thing.

Amare, Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups - they're virtually unstoppable.

I don't really want to direct myself, but I'm certainly torn in that direction.

You have an evil twin who is always with you. He is called your ego.

When in doubt, zoom out.

I get plenty of time to re-engage with the world I'm trying to depict, so I'm not always living in these parallel worlds.