Peace is never more than one thought away.

A lily of a day Is fairer far in May, Although it fall and die that night, It was the plant and flower of light. In small proportions we just beauties see, And in short measures life may perfect be.

To speak and to speak well are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks.

Honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.

The poet is the nearest borderer upon the orator.

The voice so sweet, the words so fair, As some soft chime had stroked the air; And though the sound had parted thence, Still left an echo in the sense.

True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice.

A good man will avoid the spot of any sin. The very aspersion is grievous, which makes him choose his way in his life, as he would in his journey.

There is no greater hell than to be a prisoner of fear.

Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup And I'll not look for wine.

Success produces confidence; confidence relaxes industry, and negligence ruins the reputation which accuracy had raised.

When others fail to celebrate you, celebrate your own achievements.

Telling the right thing is not enough

Problems are only opportunities with thorns on them.

Those were my last words. To be listed in some book of quotations, alphabetically after

I'll rise and fall, let me take credit for both.

I can't always live my life for everybody else.

I'm sorry, but I don't want to be an emperor. That's not my business. I don't want to rule or conquer anyone.

Following the herd is fine, until they all run off the side of a cliff together.

I got my computer. The great thing about the computer is that you only need enough money to buy a computer and some food, and you're all right. I don't have to go to premières.

I am no prophet-and here's no great matter.