Every man naturally persuades himself that he can keep his resolutions, nor is he convinced of his imbecility but by length of time and frequency of experiment.

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.

We are always in a constant state of conspiracies, at least thats what they keep telling us...

For pure will, unassuaged of purpose, delivered from the lust of result, is every way perfect.

Mine is the least fat diet in the world.

Without movie parts I was reduced to freak status. I just couldn't stand it.

It doesn't have to be somber to be sacred.

Look at my arms, you will find no party hand-cuff on them.

I truly believe you can't buy your way into genuine love. You can surely buy companionship, but I don't think [love] has a price tag on it.

Even in college I tended to get cast in the comedies more. It was what I liked doing.

If I die prematurely at any rate I shall be saved from being bored to death by my own success.

Thoughts are to the Desires as Scouts and Spies, to range abroad, and find the way to the things Desired.