It is a shame for the tongue to cast itself upon the uncertain pardon of other's ears

Good prayers never come creeping home. I am sure I shall receive either what I ask, or what I should ask.

Moderation is the silken string running through the pearl chain of all virtues.

Let others either envy or pity me; I care not, so long as I enjoy myself.

If the sun of God's countenance shine upon me, I may well be content to be wet with the rain of affliction.

Seldom was any knowledge given to keep, but to impart; the grace of this rich jewel is lost in concealment.

Try to be of some use to others.

Death borders upon our birth, and our cradle stands in the grave.

Words are as they are taken, and things are as they are used. There are even cursed blessings.

A reputation once broken may possibly be repaired, but the world will always keep their eyes on the spot where the crack was.

It is not the bee's touching on the flowers that gathers the honey, but her abiding for a time upon them, and drawing out the sweet.

If only the Geologists would let me alone, I could do very well, but those dreadful Hammers! I hear the clink of them at the end of every cadence of the Bible verses

If you would be remembered, write a book worth the reading or live a life worth the writing about.

Actual artists are like mythological creatures, ' she heard herself opine. 'You hear about them, but a sighting's pretty rare.

I was really hyperactive as a kid and no one knew how or where I got all this energy.

To offer no resistance to life is to be in a state of grace, ease, and lightness.

Better speake truth rudely, then lye covertly.

But woman brings disorder into society through passion.

I'm not making any plans. I'm just going to let the universe surprise me.

It is better to ride a pony than a horse which throws you.

It is not a sensible or intelligent response for us in Europe to ridicule American arguments and parody their political leadership.