He was so generally civil, that nobody thanked him for it.

Cucumber should be well sliced, dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out.

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.

Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.

When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.

Classical quotation is the parole of literary men all over the world.

A man who uses a great many words to express his meaning is like a bad marksman who, instead of aiming a single stone at an object, takes up a handful and throws at it in hopes he may hit.

There are minds so impatient of inferiority that their gratitude is a species of revenge, and they return benefits, not because recompense is a pleasure, but because obligation is a pain.

When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.

He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.

Noblest. Bravest. What rot. There was no bravery in buying oneself out of difficulty.

The truth is like sunlight: It causes cancer.

The best to know is to face it, take a next step toward it.

Everyone wants to impress somebody...- That's how it works!

Our imperfections are what create authentic connections with one another.

Mantle had more ability than any player I ever had on that club.

The Pakistani government under Musharraf is a strong and key player in the global war on terrorism, and their contribution has been second to none.

The days are short, The sun a spark Hung thin between The dark and dark.

Know that ever about you stands the reality of love, and each moment you have the power to transform your world by what you have learned.

It's not that George Bush doesn't care about black people, god made hurricanes, not people who can't swim.