Shall we keep our hands in our bosom, or stretch ourselves on our beds of laziness, while all the world about us is hard at work, in pursuing the designs of its creation?

I pass by that it is very culpable to be facetious in obscene and smutty matters.

Generosity is nothing more seen than in a candid estimation of other men's virtues and good qualities.

Nothing of worth or weight can be achieved with half a mind, with a faint heart, and with a lame endeavor.

Smiling always with a never fading serenity of countenance, and flourishing in an immortal youth.

It is commonly said that revenge is sweet, but to a calm and considerate mind, patience and forgiveness are sweeter.

The reading of books, what is it but conversing with the wisest men of all ages and all countries.

Mathematics - the unshaken Foundation of Sciences, and the plentiful Fountain of Advantage to human affairs.

Upright simplicity is the deepest wisdom, and perverse craft the merest shallowness.

Every ear is tickled with the sweet music of applause.

He who loveth a book will never want a faithful friend, a wholesome counsellor, a cheerful companion, or an effectual comforter.

Getting a mentor is the shortcut to success.

As it was universal truth no one can control the power of nature, it was useless to mourn when rain poured heavily when it was least needed.

Death is the ultimate enemy - and I find nothing reproachable in those who rage mightily against the dying of the light.

Acting is a bit of a heart and soul exercise with me. It's kind of all I've got.

The Quito telephone service is about as reliable as roulette.

The election of Senator Barack Obama brought jubilation across Africa, where millions celebrated him as 'one of their own.'

One thing I hate is people screaming at me. If you want me to do something, talk to me. When someone screams at me to hurry up, I slow down.

Your word is the power that you have to create

New York is so full of the best unemployed actors on the planet.

You commit a felony, it does not matter who you are, you could be deported.