The finest minds, like the finest metals, dissolve the easiest.

The greatest magnifying glasses in the world are a man's own eyes when they look upon his own person.

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.

In faith and hope the world will disagree, but all mankind's concern is charity.

To err is human; to forgive, divine.

Teach me to feel another's woe, to hide the fault I see, that mercy I to others show, that mercy show to me.

The best way to prove the clearness of our mind, is by showing its faults; as when a stream discovers the dirt at the bottom, it convinces us of the transparency and purity of the water.

Chiefs who no more in bloody fights engage, But wise through time, and narrative with age, In summer-days like grasshoppers rejoice - A bloodless race, that send a feeble voice.

While pensive poets painful vigils keep, Sleepless themselves, to give their readers sleep.

See! From the brake the whirring pheasant springs, And mounts exulting on triumphant wings; Short is his joy! He feels the fiery wound, Flutters in blood, and panting beats the ground.

Being involved with passion is one of the common characteristics I have observed in all the successful people I have come across.

The artists are the most powerful ones, the creators, first are the painters, working without words, second are the music composers, and third are the writers.

Only love can neutralize shame.

My real adversary has no name, no face, no party. It will never be elected, yet it governs - the adversary is the world of finance.

Immigration confuses and terrifies me, so why not try to write a comic and make some sense of it?

It is not in the interest of the German people or in the interest of world peace that Germany should become a pawn or a partner in a military struggle for power between the East and the West.

The way the parts of me sometimes disagree, it's a wonder this body doesn't shatter.

Gardening has increased, community gardens have increased significantly. There are 50 percent more community gardens right here in Washington DC.

Everything that you read is an influence on everything you write, and you want to draw as many elements into your work as you can.

I'm older, I'm matured... I'm looking forward to the years to come. Good years.