If your slave commits a fault, do not smash his teeth with your fists; give him some of the (hard) biscuit which famous Rhodes has sent you.

Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well.

Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.

The spirit of the individual is determined by his dominating thought habits.

There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.

Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.

Each day provides its own gifts.

Tomorrow's life is too late. Live today.

Here's a rule of life: You don't get to pick what bad things happen to you

There is no living with thee, nor without thee.

It was a broken world, I knew then, that would allow a boy such as me to bury a boy such as William K.

Peace is something that comes from within. It is created by your willingness to accept yourself.

I think a child may be the only thing that could give me true happiness.

You should not have taken advantage of my sensibility to steal into my affections without my consent.

Make sure the fortune that you seek is the fortune that you need.

Women-the greatest natural resource in the world today.

Life changes very quickly in a very positive way if you let it.

There is a time for some things, and a time for all things; a time for great things, and a time for small things.

There are three degrees of comparison: stupido, stupidissimo, and tenore.

Murdoch paid too much for the Wall Street Journal even when he didn't have any competition.