The man who is asked by an author what he thinks of his work is put to the torture and is not obliged to speak the truth.

Cucumber should be well sliced, dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out.

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.

Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.

When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.

Classical quotation is the parole of literary men all over the world.

A man who uses a great many words to express his meaning is like a bad marksman who, instead of aiming a single stone at an object, takes up a handful and throws at it in hopes he may hit.

There are minds so impatient of inferiority that their gratitude is a species of revenge, and they return benefits, not because recompense is a pleasure, but because obligation is a pain.

When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.

He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.

Winning or losing is a perception, but learning is beauty.

Courage is the basic virtue for everyone so long as he continues to grow to move ahead.

Who is to say that 5 men 10 years ago were right whereas 5 men looking the other direction today are wrong.

The only people I have been able to use are those who fought

I'll sleep when no one wants to hire me!

My work is always very geometric.

Once you sacrifice your rights, it's hard to get those rights protected again.

The thing we long for, that we are For one transcendent moment.

I am a lover for sure. I love to be loved.

Comedians who are 22 years old can certainly be funny and clever, and be capable of telling jokes - but are they talking about their favorite TV shows, or a particular brand of shampoo?