It is a flat'ning Thought, that the more we have seen, the less we have to say.

Exclusively of the abstract sciences, the largest and worthiest portion of our knowledge consists of aphorisms: and the greatest and best of men is but an aphorism.

Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

There is one art of which people should be masters - the art of reflection.

Humor is consistent with pathos, whilst wit is not.

A great mind must be androgynous.

In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree: Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea.

That gracious thing, made up of tears and light.

The love of a mother is the veil of a softer light between the heart and the heavenly Father.

Religion is the most gentlemanly thing in the world. It alone will gentilize, if unmixed with cant.

Poor little Foal of an oppressed race! I love the languid patience of thy face.

They don’t give Olympic medals out for talking a good game.

Freedom is the most sophisticated form of control. The best lies use the truth.

We live in a society obsessed with public opinion. But leadership has never been about popularity.

I enjoy doing fun things outdoors with my son to stay in shape. We like camping together. After a weekend in the woods, I'm sorer than after a week at the gym!

Men speake of the faire, as things went with them there.

I suppose my liking for Italy is partly atavism, my family are of the old Roman stock. They came from the Alps north of Venice.

I'm suspicious of dreams in books too. Because they're boring and too self-serving.

Good-breeding shows itself most where to an ordinary eye it appears the least.

Things are only worth what you make them worth.

People who love sausage and people who believe in justice should never watch either of them being made