Seeming devotion does but gild a knave, That's neither faithful, honest, just, nor brave; But where religion does with virtue join, It makes a hero like an angel shine.

The lark that shuns on lofty boughs to build, Her humble nest, lies silent in the field.

Tea does our fancy aid, Repress those vapours which the head invade And keeps that palace of the soul serene.

Vexed sailors cursed the rain, for which poor shepherds prayed in vain.

Illustrious acts high raptures do infuse, And every conqueror creates a muse.

The rising sun complies with our weak sight, First gilds the clouds, then shows his globe of light At such a distance from our eyes, as though He knew what harm his hasty beams would do.

Could we forbear dispute, and practise love, We should agree as angels do above.

Stronger by weakness, wiser men become.

To love is to believe, to hope, to know; 'Tis an essay, a taste of Heaven below!

All things but one you can restore; the heart you get returns no more.

Poets lose half the praise they should have got, Could it be known what they discreetly blot.

I think God, in creating man, somewhat overestimated his ability.

Never give up. Things may be hard, but if you quit trying they'll never get better. Stop worrying and start trusting God. It will be worth it.

Life doesn't reward the naturally clever or strong but those who can learn to fight and work hard and never quit.

Women! I have no idea. I don't know anything about women at all. They're a complete mystery to me.

The secret to a long marriage in the film industry? Marry someone wonderful, as I did. And always have her come along on location.

Writing is immensely difficult. The short forms especially.

People can't think when their minds are clouded with fear.

Those who marry for money end up EARNING it anyway.

Wars usually have the effect of speeding up the process of history.

A dream becomes a goal when action is taken toward its achievement.