The world is full of people looking for spectacular happiness while they snub contentment.

Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred to talk.

To err is human; to admit it, superhuman.

Never doubt the courage of the French. They were the ones who discovered that snails are edible.

Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.

Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks.

The aging process has you firmly in its grasp if you never get the urge to throw a snowball.

Some of the world's greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible.

If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles.

More marriages might survive if the partners realized that sometimes the better comes after the worse.

A true friend is one who overlooks your failures and tolerates your success.

Do I like being thought of as attractive? I don't know anyone on Earth who doesn't, but I do find it funny.

I would love nothing more to participate in a real struggle to find a character, and really delve into and develop a character. That's why I'm an actor.

The whole point of music is being able to share your story.

It is impossible to be a cynic if you live a good deal with young people. Fundamentally, every young person has a feeling that the future is going to hold something of value.

Everybody knows the Lord loveth a cheerful giver.

Corruption exists because there is too much, not too little, market.

If you ever think about giving up, remember why you held on for so long.

Best is the man who thinks for himself.

An ideal culture is one that makes a place for every human gift

Intentions often melt in the face of unexpected opportunity.