Prudence, like experience, must be paid for.

He is the very pineapple of politeness.

A circulating library in a town is as an evergreen tree of diabolical knowledge.

When of a gossiping circle it was asked, "What are they doing?" The answer was, "Swapping lies.

An aspersion upon my parts of speech!

Won't you come into the garden? I would like my roses to see you.

A bumper of good liquor Will end a contest quicker Than justice, judge or vicar.

An unforgiving eye, and a damned disinheriting countenance!

Fertilizer does no good in a heap, but a little spread around works miracles all over.

Never say more than is necessary.

The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed.

Most uncomfortable situations brings at times most precious memories....

Always have Hope, for without Hope there is no surprise.

My function in life is not to be a politician in Parliament: it is to get something done.

It is only common sense to recognize that the great bulk of Americans, whether Republican or Democrat, face many common problems and agree on a number of basic objectives.

I sped through heaven and saw god at work. I suffered holy pains. I dropped all my defenses and was afraid of nothing in the world. I accepted all things and to all things I gave up my heart.

you shall tie the marriage knot with the ropemaker's daughter and the cawing of the crows will be your wedding song.

The elevator to success is out of order. You'll have to use the stairs... one step at a time.

When we sing, our hearts can lift and fly, over the troubled waters and over the years.

The new film I'm shooting in Jerusalem - which is partly why I'm here in Israel - is something I co-wrote.

We are never present with, but always beyond ourselves; fear, desire, hope, still push us on toward the future.