The swan murmurs sweet strains with a flattering tongue, itself the singer of its own dirge.

Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well.

Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.

The spirit of the individual is determined by his dominating thought habits.

There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.

Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.

Each day provides its own gifts.

Tomorrow's life is too late. Live today.

Here's a rule of life: You don't get to pick what bad things happen to you

There is no living with thee, nor without thee.

A child today, an adult tomorrow.

But the old man would not so, but slew his son, And half the seed of Europe, one by one.

, , , we forget our good actions only slowly, and in fact never truly forget them.

With every blessing comes temptation, tests and persecution

For our Hogwarts is in danger from external, deadly foesAnd we must unite inside her or we'll crumble from within

Change in the societies at the very bottom must come predominantly from within

Be still sad heart and cease repining Behind the clouds is the sun still shining Thy fate is the common fate of all Into each life some rain must fall Some days must be dark and dreary.

No matter how old and glorious the models, sad indeed is the woman who sees fashion as a means of self-expression rather than an agent of social control.

I guess there's just a part of me that's not very enthusiastic about finding myself ten years from now halfway through a story that may or may not be any good.

But if you must be clever, then be clever. Be brave. Sleep with fists closed and shoot straight.