He who loveth a book will never want a faithful friend, a wholesome counsellor, a cheerful companion, or an effectual comforter.

I pass by that it is very culpable to be facetious in obscene and smutty matters.

Generosity is nothing more seen than in a candid estimation of other men's virtues and good qualities.

Nothing of worth or weight can be achieved with half a mind, with a faint heart, and with a lame endeavor.

Smiling always with a never fading serenity of countenance, and flourishing in an immortal youth.

It is commonly said that revenge is sweet, but to a calm and considerate mind, patience and forgiveness are sweeter.

The reading of books, what is it but conversing with the wisest men of all ages and all countries.

Mathematics - the unshaken Foundation of Sciences, and the plentiful Fountain of Advantage to human affairs.

Upright simplicity is the deepest wisdom, and perverse craft the merest shallowness.

Every ear is tickled with the sweet music of applause.

Slander is a complication, a comprisal and sum of all wickedness.

When everyone hates a person, you should investigate thoroughly, and when everyone loves a person, you should also investigate thoroughly.

When it comes to serious cuts to major programs like Medicaid, the American people are not calling for leadership but magic. They want cuts with no pain.

Managing the power of choice, with all it's creative and spiritual implications, is the essence of the human experience.

Live in the moment. Feel everything you want to feel. And maybe have a couple of drinks if you're nervous, I guess.

Art is nothing if you don't reach every segment of the people.

If you want to explore, go do it. If you want to try different types of art, do it.

I thought I'd had another few decades before my noise complaint years.

That's something that is almost accidental at the beginning of a career, but the more you write, the more trained you are to recognize the little signals.

Circumstances can be very important. Find the right people to work with.

The male corporate model is built on a mans greater willingness to be a slave of sorts - especially once he has to provide for children.