The only solid and lasting peace between a man and his wife is, doubtless, a separation.

Men, as well as women, are much oftener led by their hearts than by their understandings.

Patience is the most necessary quality for business, many a man would rather you heard his story than grant his request.

Good humor is the health of the soul, sadness is its poison.

Swift speedy time, feathered with flying hours, Dissolves the beauty of the fairest brow.

To have frequent recourse to narrative betrays great want of imagination.

Whoever incites anger has a strong insurance against indifference.

The world is a country which nobody ever yet knew by description one must travel through it one's self to be acquainted with it.

In seeking wisdom thou art wise in imagining that thou hast attained it - thou art a fool.

The voice of Jacob will do a little good if the hands be the hands of Essau.

Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul...

Heroes get kingdoms and princesses, and they take regular exercise, and when they smile the light glints off their teeth, ting

What made him most attractive was that he was attracted to her. Another’s interest can be a powerful stimulant. She could feel his eyes on her as an almost physical pressure.

We have learned that power is a positive force if it is used for positive purposes.

Young children have no sense of wonder. They bewilder well, but few things surprise them. All of it is new to young children, after all, and equally gratuitous.

If we import compulsion in matters of religion, there is no doubt that we shall be committing suicide.

I have been so damn lucky to be able to do what I love my entire life. I never take that for granted.

My secret to success is that I've always loved good music and people.

Develop inspirational dissatisfaction. Rearrange your attitudes and convert a failure of one day into success on another.