If England was what England seems, An not the England of our dreams, But only putty, brass, an' paint, 'Ow quick we'd chuck 'er! But she ain't!

Beware of overconcern for money, or position, or glory. Someday you will meet a man who cares for none of these things. Then you will know how poor you are.

I keep six honest serving men (they taught me all i knew); Theirs names are What and Why and When And How And Where and Who.

A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition

Of all the liars in the world, sometimes the worst are our own fears.

This is a brief life, but in its brevity it offers us some splendid moments, some meaningful adventures.

If you can keep your wits about you while all others are losing theirs, and blaming you. The world will be yours and everything in it, what's more, you'll be a man, my son.

I am by nature a dealer in words, and words are the most powerful drug known to humanity.

The silliest woman can manage a clever man; but it needs a very clever woman to manage a fool.

There is no sin so great as ignorance. Remember this.

Never look backwards or you'll fall down the stairs.

Yet a part of you still believes you can fight and survive no matter what your mind knows. It's not so strange. Where there's still life, there's still hope. What happens is up to God.

The absence of self-love can never be replaced with the presence of people's love for you.

He straightened, assuming an odd attitude of dignity – as though it were another mask.

Love is more pleasant once you get out of your twenties. It doesn't hurt all the time.

Directing is probably the best job, but acting is really, really great. It's like a fun vacation that you get paid for.

Sometimes we're the big game in town. Other times, we're kind of a side show. (on Manchester City)

In writing, fidelity to fact leads eventually to the poetry of truth.

I do think laughter is the most important thing, and being able to see the funny side of nearly anything is a crucial, crucial thing.

The birds are silent in the woods. / Just wait: soon enough / You will be quiet too

Our brains are like bonsai trees, growing around our private versions of reality.