The great charm of conversation consists less in the display of one's own wit and intelligence than in the power to draw forth the resources of others.

The sweetest of all sounds is that of the voice of the woman we love.

No road is to long for him who advances slowly and does not hurry and no attainment is beyond his reach who equips himself with patience to achieve it

Generosity lies less in giving much than in giving at the right moment.

The spendthrift robs his heirs the miser robs himself.

A vain man finds it wise to speak good or ill of himself; a modest man does not talk of himself.

Courtly manners are contagious; they are caught at Versailles.

We are more sociable, and get on better with people by the heart than the intellect.

A prince wants only the pleasure of private life to complete his happiness.

There is as much trickery required to grow rich by a stupid book as there is folly in buying it.

Out of difficulties grow miracles.

Discipline is a demand of life.

The only entry level position on a movie is director.

Its funny - when you look at the real A-listers nowadays, look at how many live in and around Hollywood. Most of them live on a ranch in Utah. Its no coincidence these guys get in and get out.

A good teacher is one who can understand those who are not very good at explaining, and explain to those who are not very good at understanding.

Keep we to the broad truths before us; duty here; knowledge comes alone in the Hereafter.

I look at my pictures, and I think, 'Well, how did I do that?

The best all-around [running] back in the league is Jamaal Charles. He has the ability to hit a homerun from anywhere.

All life passes like a fast flowing river and how strange to see that happiness increases this speed! Yes, a happy life passes faster!

A man guilty of poverty easily believes himself suspected.

Design is all about learning from doing, that’s how we evolve to the best solution.