Pounds are the sons not of pounds but of pence.

You will never 'find' time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.

In life, as in Chess, ones own Pawns block ones way. A mans very wealth, ease, leisure, children, books, which should help him to win, more often checkmate him

Bad temper is its own scourge. Few things are more bitter than to feel bitter. A man's venom poisons himself more than his victim.

A successful career has been full of blunders.

You cannot win without sacrifice.

A large family party is rather too much like a flight of tomtits; everlasting twitter, but no conversation; gregariousness without companionship.

In life, as in chess, forethought wins.

The fact is - nothing comes, at least nothing good. All has to be fetched.

I once met a man who had forgiven an injury. I hope some day to meet the man who has forgiven an insult.

Proverbs are potted wisdom.

Forever is a really long time, you know? What do you do with forever?""The same thing you do when you don't have forever." He smiled wanly. "Live.

If you're not hated by many, you're not good enough yet, because God hates and always hated the majority for good reasons.

Kicking the door shut with the heel of my boot, I wedge her against it, raining kisses on her skin, wishing I could climb inside her and kiss away the welts left on her heart and mind.

Have you ever dreamed of something so wonderful, you woke up only to find yourself crying because you wanted to dream about it forever?

The English, by and large, being a crass and indolent race, were not as keen on burning women as other countries in Europe.

If you're a dope like me, you get every sports channel you can get. I'm watching, you know, Netherlands soccer.

Everything Will Ferrell says during scenes is so funny and so natural. I was amazed at his genius.

You can't smoke in a restaurant in Los Angeles, which is mildly ironic, when you consider the fact that you can't breathe outside a restaurant in Los Angeles.

When had Eden grown up? I feel like I blinked and missed it.

I have a very high opinion of Steve King and his ability, so I would encourage him to consider any position for higher office.