Prejudice, not being founded on reason, cannot be removed by argument.

Cucumber should be well sliced, dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out.

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.

Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.

When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.

Classical quotation is the parole of literary men all over the world.

A man who uses a great many words to express his meaning is like a bad marksman who, instead of aiming a single stone at an object, takes up a handful and throws at it in hopes he may hit.

There are minds so impatient of inferiority that their gratitude is a species of revenge, and they return benefits, not because recompense is a pleasure, but because obligation is a pain.

When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.

He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.

What right do we have to dream of another world, if we can't take care of this one.

I've invented Twofacebook, the antisocial network. You start being friends w/entire world & defriend people one by one.

There are always things that I think I wish I could have done better.

Do us all a favor and toss your mouth overboard.

Keep your heart in peace and let nothing trouble you, not even your faults. You must humble yourself and amend them peacefully, without being discouraged or cast down, for God's dwelling is in peace.

The fact of the matter is, that mistakes are really important way to learn...

There are terrible things that never get easier, and there are things even more terrible that get easier with time and repetition.

I can say I love working with women. Film is a man's world, and I really appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with women, especially young women.

...I knew he would be dead, because Dally Winston wanted to be dead and he always got what he wanted.

Those Muslims in Americas army that stand with the Constitution, I support them, and I think we all have to.