Never respect men merely for their riches, but rather for their philanthropy; we do not value the sun for its height, but for its use.

That a majority of the Abolitionists in this place would patronize a free labor store, in preference to others, I do not doubt; but we do not muster money in Cincinnati.

Amid life's quests, there seems but worthy one: to do men good.

The best enjoyment is half disappointment to what we intend or would have in this world.

Literature always anticipates life. It doesn't copy it but moulds it to it's purpose.

I'm definitely old-school when it comes to dating. I'm not into the 'game' so much. If I like you, I'll confront you and be open about it. Then I expect you to come after me.

I deposit in many banks including the bank of wisdom. The more I draw on my accounts, no matter how big the sum, the bigger my balance becomes

When you feel your book is the height of irrelevance you can return to the excitement of the daily news.

The censorship is such on television in the U.S. that films like mine don't stand a chance.

It's so nice to get flowers while you can still smell the fragrance.

Bribes and boy bands. That’s all you need to be a babysitter.

The one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.

I hate you." I love you." You're a freak, you know that? Everyone says so. They always have." I'm trying not to be.