The most phlegmatic dispositions often contain the most inflammable spirits, as fire is struck from the hardest flints.

The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.

A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming.

There is no prejudice so strong as that which arises from a fancied exemption from all prejudice.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.

Fashion is gentility running away from vulgarity and afraid of being overtaken

I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.

Most adults are knowledgeable to a child, but ignorant for their age.

Maybe she should stop reading those damn romance novels. They were giving her crazy expectations.

People are pretty forgiving when it comes to other people's families. The only family that ever horrifies you is your own.

The Birds could be the most terrifying motion picture I have ever made.

I'm not making any money, but I view it as some sort of investment, or like buying myself a great present.

When you're in nature, inevitably your video is going to involve nature.

God who sends the wound sends the medicine.

God bless the popcorn film. Especially movies where you can take the kids, because I remember looking forward to seeing these movies with my parents, and if I can give that back, I'm gonna do it.

All battles have some use, including those in which we were defeated.

Destiny planned out, I don't need no hand out.