Friendship's an abstract of this noble flame, 'Tis love refin'd, and purged from all its dross, 'Tis next to angel's love, if not the same, As strong in passion is, though not so gross.

What a blessing it is to love books. Everybody must love something, and I know of no objects of love that give such substantial and unfailing returns as books and a garden.

It is not important who you are

A happy moment can last a lifetime if you remember to smile when you think of it.

You’re my master. And I am only here to serve you. That’s what I understand. And to be honest, I don’t think there’s anything else to know.

I'm sorry, I say. I didn't give you everything you wanted. I wasn't everything you wanted. You were everything I wanted.

Even Stravinsky does not evoke the same public affection as Verdi.

I'm not a cheater. I've never cheated in my life.

I wanted to throw my glass at the TV.

We may look up to Armies for Defence, but Virtue is our best Security. It is not possible that any state should long remain free, where Virtue is not supremely honord.

I don't have any social media. I'm pretty clueless, but I guess I did it would probably be something around food.