It is a zealot's faith that blasts the shrines of the false god, but builds no temple to the true.

Unsuccessful emulation is too apt to sink into envy, which of all sins has not even the excuse to offer of temporary gratification.

It often requires more strength and judgment to resist than to embrace an opportunity. It is better to do nothing than to do other than well.

Sister Simplicitie! Sing, sing a song to me,-- Sing me to sleep! Some legend low and long, Slow as the summer song Of the dull Deep.

Stern duties need not speak sternly. He who stood firm before the thunder worshipped the still small voice.

Those were times when brave men who knew and loved their profession couldn't be overlooked.

Remember, you are never alone in this world. Never.

Christians have given atheists less and less in which to disbelieve

I've never killed anyone but I've felt the emotion

Science demands from a man all his life. If you had two lives that would not be enough for you. Be passionate in your work and in your searching.

No, no," Mr. Darling always said, "I am responsible for it all. I, George Darling, did it. MEA CULPA, MEA CULPA." He had had a classical education.

I don't know how I absorb things, but I do. I just absorb them. I don't over read the script, and I don't really ever spend much time learning it.

Because I've taken my clothes off in public doesn't mean that I've revealed every inch of my soul.

You talked about national identity cards and the terrorism bill. We have made a government that has grown used to viewing us as subjects, has grown used to seeing its role as commanding us.

Going out to eat is expensive. I was out at one restaurant and they didn't have prices on the menu. Just faces with different expressions of horror.