Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.

Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor.

Knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more.

...So let us welcome peaceful evening in.

An idler is a watch that wants both hands; As useless if it goes as when it stands.

Grief is itself a medicine.

How various his employments whom the world Calls idle; and who justly in return Esteems that busy world an idler too!

Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have oft-times no connection. Knowledge dwells In heads replete with thoughts of other men; Wisdom in minds attentive to their own.

God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform. He plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm.

I pity them greatly, but I must be mum, for how could we do without sugar and rum?

Who loves a garden loves a greenhouse too.

When you brought light to my darkness, I undiscovered the eclipse!

For a long time, I thought I was ugly and disfigured. This made me shy and timid, and I often reacted to insults that were not intended.

It's true that writing is a solitary occupation, but you would be surprised at how much companionship a group of imaginary characters can offer once you get to know them.

If I could write a letter to my teenage self I'd probably say something like: "You ain't gonna believe what will become of you."

Knowledge without mileage equals bullshit.

Professional golf is the only sport where, if you win 20% of the time, you're the best.

This is the sacrifice: the endless possibility that is offered up on the altar of the form.

TV that people will never see, that giant international corporations will never touch, will never pay your salary.

Genius is 1 percent inspiration, 99 percent perspiration.