Sublimity is Hebrew by birth.

Exclusively of the abstract sciences, the largest and worthiest portion of our knowledge consists of aphorisms: and the greatest and best of men is but an aphorism.

Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

There is one art of which people should be masters - the art of reflection.

Humor is consistent with pathos, whilst wit is not.

A great mind must be androgynous.

In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree: Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea.

That gracious thing, made up of tears and light.

The love of a mother is the veil of a softer light between the heart and the heavenly Father.

Religion is the most gentlemanly thing in the world. It alone will gentilize, if unmixed with cant.

Poor little Foal of an oppressed race! I love the languid patience of thy face.

A wise man first thinks and then speaks and a fool speaks first and then thinks.

If every mortal looks at others as their friends, not as their enemies, the world would be a much better place, wouldn't it?

You're so beautiful, " he told her. Her laughter tickled his ears. "You realize you're looking at my back, right?" "Mmm-hmmm. And it's a very beautiful back.

We have a very long legal system with the European Union, and we're English speaking.

There are no sick people in North Oxford. They are either dead or alive. It's sometimes difficult to tell the difference, that's all.

I am an advocate of honesty and openness, and I think deceit is a dangerous seed to plant and let grow in relationships.

Never trust a theologian who doesn't have a sense of humor.

As much as we have free choice, absolute destiny is immutable. What is meant to happen does, through one measure or another.

Mozart is the incarnation of music.

When you save book reports, art projects and put them in a scrapbook, it shows a kid you care and you are taking an interest in their lives.