It is the privilege of tale-tellers to open their story in an inn, the free rendezvous of all travellers, and where the humour of each displays itself, without ceremony or restraint.

For success, attitude is equally as important as ability.

It is wonderful what strength of purpose and boldness and energy of will are roused by the assurance that we are doing our duty.

To all, to each, a fair good-night, and pleasing dreams, and slumbers light.

The willow which bends to the tempest often escapes better than the oak which resists it.

O woman! in our hours of ease Uncertain, coy, and hard to please, And variable as the shade By the light quivering aspen made; When pain and anguish wring the brow, A ministering angel thou!

Is death the last sleep? No, it is the last and final awakening.

Success or failure in business is caused more by the mental attitude even than by mental capacities.

If you once turn on your side after the hour at which you ought to rise, it is all over. Bolt up at once.

How pleasant it is for a father to sit at his child's board. It is like an aged man reclining under the shadow of an oak which he has planted.

Look back, and smile on perils past.

I was miserable before I knew I was no longer happy

If Scotsmen don't wear anything under their kilts and they ride a horse, do you think they chafe their manbits?

Oh you two look delicious, " Bast said, licking her lips. "No, no-er, I mean wonderful. Now, off you go!

I follow my heart for I can trust it.

Who knows ... we'll be playing Jazz and having a good time!

Your spirit lives on in your work. YOU decide what manner of work that will be.

Right now, more people enjoy movies, music, television and movies than they do video games.

To eat is human, to digest, divine

Human beings are such social animals. We're very connected with the feelings of those we're close to, so we can't really be happy when the ones we are close to are unhappy.

Because this is the world that science built, with the henchmen of capitalism and Christianity.