The difference of the degrees in which the individuals of a great community enjoy the good things of life has been a theme of declaration and discontent in all ages.

I have looked farther into space than ever a human being did before me.

I have looked further into space than ever human being did before me. I have observed stars of which the light, it can be proved, must take two million years to reach the earth.

Seeing is in some respect an art, which must be learnt.

The heavens are now seen to resemble a luxuriant garden, which contains the greatest variety of productions, in different flourishing beds.

The undevout astronomer must be mad.

He broke through the barriers of the skies.

We need not hesitate to admit that the Sun is richly stored with inhabitants.

I have tried to improve telescopes and practiced continually to see with them. These instruments have play'd me so many tricks that I have at last found them out in many of their humours.

That planet has a considerable but moderate atmosphere. So that the inhabitants probably enjoy a situation in many respects similar to ours.

By reflecting a little on this subject I am almost convinced that those numberless small Circuses we see on the moon are the works of the Lunarians and may be called their Towns.

I may not have all to be happy but I have to be happy with all that I have

I wouldn't call it a faux pas, but I have about 12 tracksuits. I always travel in a tracksuit. I feel it makes people happy when they see me.

My father taught me to work; he did not teach me to love it.

There is advantage in the wisdom won from pain.

You never know what's going to happen. That's why I like acting. It's precious to me to be able to live more than one life.

Nothing can take the sting out of the world’s economic problems like watching millionaires present each other with golden statues.

I just thought any workout that is effective and I can do while laying down I'm signing up for.

My life is pretty much an open book.

Lord, stamp eternity on my eyeballs.

I once worked with Emma Thompsons mother, Phyllida Law. I worked with her on a BBC drama, and she was hilarious. I loved her so much, and she was great to work with.