Mankind are so ready to bestow their admiration on the dead, because the latter do not hear it, or because it gives no pleasure to the objects of it. Even fame is the offspring of envy.

The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.

A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming.

There is no prejudice so strong as that which arises from a fancied exemption from all prejudice.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.

Fashion is gentility running away from vulgarity and afraid of being overtaken

I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.

God depends on us. It is through us that God is achieved.

Fighting in the name of freedom has too high a price, " Merlin sighed as he leaned into his mother's arms.

Enthusiasm just creates bubbles; it doesn't keep them from popping.

We're at unique point in history where the things that we are building are going to significantly impact our social, political, economical, and personal lives.

How are you going to do great things if you are not committed to your work.

Biology has at least 50 more interesting years.

My favorite books are actually very complicated - 'One Hundred Years of Solitude', 'Ulysses'.

Anything can happen with a razor.

To tell you the truth, I never listen to opera at home.

How's the Angel of Death supposed to do his job with clipped wings?