That agony returns; And till my ghastly tale is told, This heart within me burns.

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.

Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants so long as it is black.

Hold fast to God, do not give up and He will fulfill His Word concerning you, for He is faithful who has promised

In literature as in love we are astounded by what is chosen by others.

... any citizen should be willing to give all that he has to give his country in work or sacrifice in times of crisis.

Playing against someone like Roger Federer is not easy. I had my chance today, but I guess I made a lot of errors. But I have no complaints.

They took each other's advice, opened one book, went over to another, then did not know what to decide when opinions diverged so widely.

Protect your enthusiasm from the negativity of others.

The beginning of the way to heaven, is to feel that we are on the way to hell.

If you're not having fun, your pictures will reflect that.

The magic formula that successful businesses have discovered is to treat customers like guests and employees like people.