The opinion of the majority is not lightly to be rejected; but neither is it to be carelessly echoed.

Books minister to our knowledge, to our guidance, and to our delight, by their truth, their uprightness, and their art.

Science is the systematic classification of experience.

Originality is independence, not rebellion; it is sincerity, not antagonism.

It is unhappily true that much insincere Literature and Art, executed solely with a view to effect, does succeed by deceiving the public.

No man ever made a great discovery without the exercise of the imagination.

We must never assume that which is incapable of proof.

The true function of philosophy is to educate us in the principles of reasoning and not to put an end to further reasoning by the introduction of fixed conclusions.

Insincerity is always weakness; sincerity even in error is strength.

To write much, and to write rapidly, are empty boasts. The world desires to know what you have done, and not how you did it.

Good writers are of necessity rare.

I don't date as an active activity anymore because the work of loving myself is enough.

Came but for friendship, and took away love.

Come, Watson, come!" he cried. The game is afoot.

The mind has a thousand eyes.

I wouldn't give up on Russia. I think they have legitimate security concerns from Islamic fundamentalism, not only on their border but in their country.

Bobby McGee' was the song that made the difference for me. Every time I sing it, I still think of Janis.

The relationship between man and space is none other than dwelling, strictly thought and spoken.

I am a big fan of photography, more of being behind the camera - so when I get the opportunity to work with such great photographers, I always try and learn from their technique.

Art is a form of love. Art is the ultimate gift. Art heals life.

I hope we never live to see the day when a thing is as bad as some of our newspapers make it.