There is a softness and a harmony in the words and in the thought unparalleled. Of all conceits it is surely the most classical. "I count only the hours that are serene.".

The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.

A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming.

There is no prejudice so strong as that which arises from a fancied exemption from all prejudice.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.

Fashion is gentility running away from vulgarity and afraid of being overtaken

I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.

Sunglasses are best invention of this worldThey hide eyes, which speak more then words

I have just as many liberal ideas as I have conservative ideas that I argue with myself sometimes.

I've secretly always wanted to be an astronaut.

No one wants to see or read about a dull subject. I don't consider myself a dull subject.

People in China say: 'If you love your children, send them to New York. If you hate your children, also send them to New York.

O Sultan, my master, if my clothes are ripped and torn it is because your dogs with claws are allowed to tear me.

Loyalty... A will, a decision, a resolution of the soul.

The greatest results in life are usually attained by common sense and perseverance.

If we're not open to losing, we're not open to loving.

I think a state should not be in the capacity of killing anyone with the exception of warfare.