He that departs with his own honesty For Vulgar , doth it too dearly buy.

A lily of a day Is fairer far in May, Although it fall and die that night, It was the plant and flower of light. In small proportions we just beauties see, And in short measures life may perfect be.

To speak and to speak well are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks.

Honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.

The poet is the nearest borderer upon the orator.

The voice so sweet, the words so fair, As some soft chime had stroked the air; And though the sound had parted thence, Still left an echo in the sense.

True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice.

A good man will avoid the spot of any sin. The very aspersion is grievous, which makes him choose his way in his life, as he would in his journey.

There is no greater hell than to be a prisoner of fear.

Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup And I'll not look for wine.

Success produces confidence; confidence relaxes industry, and negligence ruins the reputation which accuracy had raised.

It's hard to stay committed when our heart isn't in it.

To achieve greatness, we must overcome the fear of failure and dare to take great risks.

I asked you to marry me – and you laughed. You thought I was joking. In fairness, I was still dressed as a Cavalier.

I am only speaking of my own behalf.

There are three stages of an actor's career. Young, old, and "You look good".

When we turn our attention away from ourselves, our potential is limitless.

In a democracy, the public has a right to know not only what the government decides, but why and by what process.

I'm Reconstructionist; I don't serve the Sabbath, but I go to synagogue.

In improvisation, there are no mistakes.

I hate a man who always says yes to me. When I say no I like a man who also says no.