He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper but he is more excellent who suits his temper to any circumstances.

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

Faith is the receiver of grace

Never once in my life did I ask God for success or wisdom or power or fame. I asked for wonder, and he gave it to me.

I have my own style and don't really follow fashion, but I like leggings. They're easy to wear and can go with anything.

I think to find an escape route out of a music industry that is becoming more and more focused on making money.

Too rigid scruples are concealed pride.

My galligaskins, that have long withstood The winter's fury, and encroaching frosts, By time subdued (what will not time subdue!), A horrid chasm disclosed.

I knew right then and there nothing was ever going to change. It wouldn't matter if I was tall or short or fat or thin or absent every day. I was a loser from birth.

If a guy is taking his girl for granted, he really deserves a slap, with a baseball bat.

Levi's smile broke free and devoured his whole face. It started to devour her face, too. Cath had to look away.

I firmly believe that everyone deserves to live within walking distance of either beauty or convenience, if not both.