Promise large promise is the soul of an advertisement.

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.

So many wish for magic so many beg for fame, but if you could manifest anything you want life would be a boring game.

When the long bygone Lee Po wanted to say something, he could do it with only a few words.

I love to live things, so I wanted to immerse myself and get into the mindset - and sandals - of my forefathers.

So much of life is paradox. So much of life is neither one thing nor the other... it's both things at the same time.

Iraq is no diversion. It is a place where civilization is taking a decisive stand against chaos and terror, we must not waver.

When did the cell phone become a license to be rude? And why must I be subjected to your personal conversations?

I try never to compare myself to other people. I just think this is who I am. You are happier when you think that way.

Boxing is always serious. Nothing comical or funny about boxing.

If you're too busy to pray...you're too busy

Partition was a total catastrophe for Delhi,’ she said. ‘Those who were left behind are in misery. Those who were uprooted are in misery. The Peace of Delhi is gone. Now it is all gone.