Language is the dress of thought; every time you talk your mind is on parade.

Cucumber should be well sliced, dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out.

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.

Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.

When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.

Classical quotation is the parole of literary men all over the world.

A man who uses a great many words to express his meaning is like a bad marksman who, instead of aiming a single stone at an object, takes up a handful and throws at it in hopes he may hit.

There are minds so impatient of inferiority that their gratitude is a species of revenge, and they return benefits, not because recompense is a pleasure, but because obligation is a pain.

When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.

He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.

With a common ground, solution of problems is easy.

Maybe that's why Jesus was so fond of parables: Nothing describes the indescribable like a good yarn.

…because talent isn't genius, and no amount of energy can make it so. I want to be great, or nothing.

Kittens are wide-eyed, soft and sweet. With needles in their jaws and feet.

We're all doing different things and some of the girls are mums, so priorities have changed. But I would love to do something with the Spice Girls again. I know we would have an amazing time.

Men make history. History does not make the man.

A mother's prayers, silent and gentle, can never miss the road to the throne of all bounty.

Rock bottom can be a solid foundation from which you can rebuild your life on.

A dead end street is a good place to turn around.

I mean, there's no point in sittin' around and cryin' about spilt milk. Gotta move on.