The words in prose ought to express the intended meaning, and no more; if they attract attention to themselves, it is, in general, a fault.

Exclusively of the abstract sciences, the largest and worthiest portion of our knowledge consists of aphorisms: and the greatest and best of men is but an aphorism.

Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

There is one art of which people should be masters - the art of reflection.

Humor is consistent with pathos, whilst wit is not.

A great mind must be androgynous.

In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree: Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea.

That gracious thing, made up of tears and light.

The love of a mother is the veil of a softer light between the heart and the heavenly Father.

Religion is the most gentlemanly thing in the world. It alone will gentilize, if unmixed with cant.

Poor little Foal of an oppressed race! I love the languid patience of thy face.

And I would give my self to this light just to have my brother and mother by each other’s side. I would swim back to the ocean and birth a creature of acceptance

Growth is limited by the necessity which is present in the least amount. And naturally, the least favorable condition controls the growth rate

I cannot tarry longer.The sea that calls all things unto her calls me

Be grateful for the rain because without it we wouldn't have beautiful rainbows.

I did an A Level in Theatre Studies and had a really inspirational teacher, and then I just went on to university.

I have a tip that can take 5 strokes off anyone's golf game. It's called an eraser.

I think for anyone who's gone through a crisis, there comes a turning point, an epiphany, that marks the beginning of the end.

Every Journey, no matter how far, starts with one step

They took a survey: Why do men get up in the middle of the night? Ten percent get up to go to the bathroom and 90 percent get up to go home.

I spilt paint all over the bar, they almost fired me.