Man begets, but land does not beget.

Remember that you are an Englishman, and have consequently won first prize in the lottery of life.

Ask any man what nationality he would prefer to be, and ninety nine out of a hundred will tell you that they would prefer to be Englishmen

If there be a God, I think he would like me to paint Africa British-Red as possible.

So little done, so much to do.

You are an Englishman, and have subsequently drawn the greatest prize in the lottery of life.

When people praise you, don't let it go to your head. When they criticize you, don't let it go to your heart.

Pure philanthropy is very well in its way but philanthropy plus five percent is a good deal better.

I have found out one thing and that is, if you have an idea, and it is a good idea, if you only stick to it you will come out all right.

The real fact is that I could no longer stand their eternal cold mutton.

Wherever you turn your eye—except in science—an Oxford man is at the top of the tree.

Reality is inside the skull.

I have a lot of respect for tough coaches.

Be cautious and content with low positive returns in 2015. The time for risk taking has passed.

Embrace your grief. For there, your soul will grow.

Barack Obama was born in the United States, period.

Sticks and stones may break our bones, but names will break our spirit.

There is a purpose in life--to raise men nearer to the likeness of God. Whoever seeks that ideal, daily, finds joy; and in no other way can true joy be found.

We are never like angels till our passion dies.

It is a career of make-believe, of masks. We all have masks in life.

Do three things each night before you go to bed: read a poem, read a short story, read an essay.