Fine writing, according to Mr. Addison, consists of sentiments which are natural without being obvious.

There is no such thing as freedom of choice unless there is freedom to refuse.

Nothing is more surprising than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few.

Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them.

A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.

When men are most sure and arrogant they are commonly most mistaken, giving views to passion without that proper deliberation which alone can secure them from the grossest absurdities.

The life of man is of no greater importance to the universe than that of an oyster.

Be a philosopher but, amid all your philosophy be still a man.

A propensity to hope and joy is real riches; one to fear and sorrow real poverty.

All knowledge degenerates into probability.

It is an absurdity to believe that the Deity has human passions, and one of the lowest of human passions, a restless appetite for applause

It is no use dying, before one does.

Even a baby can write a poem. It doesn't guarantee the sale.

Professionals who are prayerful and productive are indispensable!

Today, public understanding of our past and our system of government is pitifully low.

Without Greece, it is not possible to preserve the integrity of the European phenomenon.

In my sport, the quick are too often listed among the dead

I love saying dialogue and creating a full character more than just being physical. But I always end up doing physical stuff in my roles.

This question is posed to mayself, am I a man who thinks he's an angel? Or an angel who thinks he's a man?

Poetry has roots, and sometimes they are aerial. Sometimes they are buried.

I continually find it necessary to guard against that natural love of wealth and grandeur which prompts us always, when we come to apply our general doctrine to our own case, to claim an exception.