Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.

Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well.

Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.

The spirit of the individual is determined by his dominating thought habits.

There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.

Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.

Each day provides its own gifts.

Tomorrow's life is too late. Live today.

Here's a rule of life: You don't get to pick what bad things happen to you

There is no living with thee, nor without thee.

Doesn’t matter if you fail to succeed. What matters is, if you fail to try.

You call that statesmanship. I call it an emotional spasm.

The best way to be thankful is to use the goods the gods provide you.

It has been a wonderful five years. I'm excited about the many projects we're working on as we move into year six, and I want to thank everyone for tuning in. We couldn't do it without you!

Like it or not, women are always subject to criticism if they show too much feeling in public.

I was an English major at UCLA when I was 18, and then I left after a year to start acting. I was educating myself during that time.

Vocal arrangements are something I'm working a lot with for the new songs.

They can't do without electricity. They can do with less electricity.

The State is, and always has been, the great single enemy of the human race, its liberty, happiness, and progress.

Inactivity strikes us as intelligent behavior.