Hides from himself his state, and shuns to know That life protracted is protracted woe.

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.

As many authors have said, if the writer is not surprised by events, then chances are that the reader will not be either, and grow bored.

Honesty is doing what you know or believe is right. Integrity is doing what is right and truthful.

Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach.

Do you like kids?Only with barbecue sauce.

I have a simple philosophy: Fill what's empty. Empty what's full. And scratch where it itches.

Every country my country, and every man my brother.

Laugh at yourself first, before anyone else can.

Something that distinguishes my solo work from normal rap production is that it has a lot of melody - it's not just cutting up a song and having someone rap over it.

I think Wes Montgomery is the greatest jazz guitarist that ever lived.

To go forward you have to leave something behind