He that visits the sick in hopes of a legacy, but is never so friendly in all other cases, I look upon him as being no better than a raven that watches a weak sheep only to peck out its eyes.

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult

A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.

The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution

Don't stumble over something behind you.

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.

There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.

It's all in your headJ you have the power to make things seem hard or easy or even amusing. The choice is yours.

Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all.

The sky is a blue so clean it verges on joy.

This is how The Jewel operates. Status is our sole occupation. Gossip is our currency.

Dignity is different from respect in that it is not based on how people perform, what they can do for us, or their likability. Dignity is a feeling of inherent value and worth.

Adding power makes you faster on the straights. Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere.

I'm not against people having new cars. I'm against them having you. We spend a tremendous amount impressing somebody at the stoplight who we'll never meet. It makes you broke and keeps you broke.

Women receive he insults of men with tolerance, having been bitten in the nipple by their toothless gums.

I've been directing more and more the last few years, I find it an enjoyable challenge.

There's something so scary about trying out new material and being completely comfortable jumping into the abyss with a comedic idea.

The month of May was come, when every lusty heart beginneth to blossom, and to bring forth fruit.

A disciplined person is the one who follows the will of the one who gives the orders.