Observe this, that tho a woman swear, forswear, lie, dissemble, back-bite, be proud, vain, malicious, anything, if she secures the main chance, she's still virtuous; that's a maxim.

There is no scandal like rags, nor any crime so shameful as poverty.

A good husband makes a good wife at any time.

Women never really command until they have given their promise to obey; and they are never in more danger of being made slaves than when the men are at their feet.

Those who know the least obey the best.

Charming women can true converts make, We love the precepts for the teacher's sake.

Grant me some wild expressions, Heavens, or I shall burst.

Captain is a good travelling name and so I take it.

'Twas for the good of my country that I should be abroad. Anything for the good of one's country-I'm a Roman for that.

Necessity, the mother of invention.

Crimes, like virtues, are their own rewards.

Every immigrant who comes here should be required within five years to learn English or leave the country.

Symbolism exists to adorn and enrich, not to create an artificial sense of profundity.

Have you ever noticed that idiots have a lot of friends? It's just an observation.

Actors are always looking for ways to build a character.

I don't want to see any religious people in public office because they're working for another boss.

Just keep working. I've been working hard, so just keep on doing what I've been doing.

I do my best not to have any expectations when I go into a movie because its not fair.

Perhaps we had at last reached that stage of intimacy that destroys intimacy.

The notion that love is abroad in the world has shaped my life.

Become a "learning organization". Shuck your arrogance - "if it isn't our idea, it can't be that good" - and become a determined copycat/ adapter/ enhancer.