Nay, Madam, when you are declaiming, declaim; and when you are calculating, calculate.

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.

I've never written a quote I feel would be suitable for my gravestone. Wouldn't it be ironic if it were this one? Oh, and could you pull a few weeds while you're here?

Death might be a blessing if it means you never have to face this kind of grief.

Yes, you're right. It's part of growing up, I suppose. You always have to leave something behind you.

Opportunities are everywhere.

There's lots of law these days, but not much justice.

You create a good future by creating a good present.

Obstinacy can bring only a penalty and no reward.

I suffered fools so gladly.

My Hinduism teaches me to respect all religions. In this lies the secret of Ramarajya.

If I think something is beautiful, there must be somebody out there who will agree with me.