That energy which veils itself in mildness is most effective of its object.

A man of feeble character resembles a reed that bends with every gust of wind.

Two sources of success are known: wisdom and effort; make them both thine own, if thou wouldst haply rise.

A subtle-witted man is like an arrow, which, rending little surface, enters deeply, but they whose minds are dull resemble stones dashing with clumsy force, but never piercing.

The foolish undertake a trifling act, and soon desist, discouraged; wise men engage in mighty works, and persevere.

When you are a child you are yourself and you know and see everything prophetically. And then suddenly something happens and you stop being yourself

It was the beginning of the greatest Christmas ever. Little food. No presents. But there was a snowman in their basement.

American Progressives have declared war on the sanctity and autonomy of the individual.

I'm very analytical about the industry and I understand that there are value systems, and all sorts of things like that.

I don't know much about death and the sorriest lesson I've learned is that words, my most trusted guardians against chaos, offer small comfort in the face of anyone's dying.

The Iranians may simply try to run out the clock.

The enemy of any artistic statement is to create something that no one cares about, in the sense they have no opinion either way.

When you start thinking as far as what's a good photo, unfortunately everything starts looking like a good photo.

I'm into classic games like Donkey Kong, and also collect vintage tour t-shirts - everything from Olivia Newton-John to Duran Duran. I've got a Chicago one worth $100.

I'm not sure there's any number of Facebook likes that can replace a hug.