Lovers die inward that their flames conceal.

What a strange creature is a laughing fool, As if a man were created to no useBut only to show his teeth.

Princes give rewards with their own hands, But death or punishment by the hands of other.

O that I were a man, or that I had powerTo execute my apprehended wishes!I would whip some with scorpions.

Take it for words. O woman’s poor revenge, Which dwells but in the tongue!

Through darkness diamonds spread their richest light.

As in this world there are degrees of evils, So in this world there are degrees of devils.

O me, this place is hell.

Condemn you me for that the duke did love me?So may you blame some fair and crystal river, For that some melancholic distracted manHath drowned himself in’t.

When we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away...

My mum always told me I was precious, while my dad always told me I was worthless. I think that's a good grounding for a balanced life.

The heart bowed down by weight of woe to weakest hope will cling.

I cannot put this poison on my skin. I do not use anything synthetic.

Silence is the essential condition of happiness.

I was voted the most beautiful girl in the world in 1958, and courted by every young, available man in Los Angeles, most of whom I didn't go out with, by the way.

The best answer to the extremists is to build a better world.

My favorite sci-fi always uses its hook to amplify some bigger theme or idea - some emotional thrust.

Every soul is a melody which needs renewing.

Anyone who reaches for great expression has to be careful of the ridiculous.