I had buried my romance in a bed of asphodel.

I don't want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.

Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic.

The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.

Oh, brothers! I don't care for brothers. My elder brother won't die, and my younger brothers seem never to do anything else.

If a man treats life artistically, his brain is his heart.

What fire does not destroy, it hardens

All art is at once surface and symbol. Those who go beneath the surface do so at their peril.

Whenever a man does a thoroughly stupid thing, it is always from the noblest motives.

Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of the sitter.

The basis of optimism is sheer terror.

Reiterating other people's hopes, dreams and fears. That's what politics is all about.

Just because the economy is down, doesn't mean that your spirit has to be down with it.

Im always keeping an eye out for a period piece. I was trained in theatre, so most of the things we did were classical - Shakespeare, Moliere, and Chekhov.

You and I, today and always, are to bear witness of Jesus Christ and declare the message of the Restoration. ... Missionary work is a manifestation of our spiritual identity and heritage.

Never worry about bad press. All that matters is if they spell your name right.

Truth has always been found to promote the best interests of mankind.

He is a fool who looks at the fruit of lofty trees, but does not measure their height.

There is a self-evident axiom, that she who is born a beauty is half married.

An ardent supporter of the hometown team should go to a game prepared to take offense, no matter what happens.

I try not to have regrets and to learn from every experience.