People do not persist in their vices because they are not weary of them, but because they cannot leave them off. It is the nature of vice to leave us no resource but in itself.

The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.

A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming.

There is no prejudice so strong as that which arises from a fancied exemption from all prejudice.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.

Fashion is gentility running away from vulgarity and afraid of being overtaken

I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.

Remove this quote from your collection“Humans are born to build something outrageous.

A dialogue among civilizations can be seen as a dialogue between the individual and the universal.

One reason that a lot of people see me as cheerful and optimistic is that my expectations are really rather low.

I have no words,” he said hoarsely. “And I know exactly what you’re telling me.” Lover Unleashed

You know, when you're relaxed, you're putting it out there, and then it comes, oh, I can do that.

Nothing good is ever easy. Or worth it.

The Wire' is very realistic and based on real events.

Eventually you just have to realize that you're living for an audience of one. I'm not here for anyone else's approval.

Dangerous thing, a name. Someone might catch hold of you by it, mightn't they?

I wish I knew. It might make me miss him more clearly. It might have made sad sense.