One of the greatest geniuses that ever existed, Shakespeare, undoubtedly wanted taste.

I never found even in my juvenile hours that it was necessary to go a thousand miles in search of themes for moralizing.

The whole secret of life is to be interested in one thing profoundly and in a thousand things well.

In all science, error precedes the truth, and it is better it should go first than last.

Life is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel.

The Methodists love your big sinners, as proper subjects to work upon.

This world is a comedy to those that think, a tragedy to those that feel.

Nine-tenths of the people were created so you would want to be with the other tenth.

Who has begun has half done. Have the courage to be wise. Begin!

Foolish writers and readers are created for each other.

When people will not weed their own minds, they are apt to be overrun by nettles.

Because he has finally realized that it is it and not him that is loved by the woman he loves, many a man is jealous of his own car, house, wardrobe, or salary.

Negativity is like being stung constantly by a thousand bees. At first it’s really annoying, but after a few more stings it becomes toxic.

I love trying things and discovering how I hate them.

I was never unhappy with the shows. I didn't get into [the writing]. I had an area. My area was my character. My area was what they gave me to do.

Equality today means ‘sameness’, rather than ‘oneness’.

Wherever your gift is, that's where it's going to be your greatest challenge.

I fell in love with Boston, so hopefully, I'll be here for a long time.

You know you are old when you've lost your marvels.

Good stories are not written. They are rewritten.

Technology and comfort - having those, people speak of culture, but do not have it.