There is always a but in this imperfect world.

But smiles and tears are so alike with me, they are neither of them confined to any particular feelings: I often cry when I am happy, and smile when I am sad.

I would rather have your friendship than the love of any other woman in the world.

But he that dares not grasp the thorn Should never crave the rose.

A light wind swept over the corn, and all nature laughed in the sunshine.

I love the silent hour of night, for blissful dreams may then arise, revealing to my charmed sight what may not bless my waking eyes.

My soul is awakened, my spirit is soaring and carried aloft on the wings of the breeze.

Keep both heart and hand in your own possession, till you see good reason to part with them.

Because the road is rough and long, Should we despise the skylark's song?

There are great books in this world and great worlds in books.

All our talents increase in the using, and every faculty, both good and bad, strengthens by exercise.

Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.

Majority wins, but majority is not necessarily right and sometimes majority is awfully wrong.

Would you please do me the honor of telling me WHAT THE BLAZES IS GOING ON?

I hope that what I am today is of positive benefit to other people.

Small nations are like indecently dressed women. They tempt the evil-minded.

Over the course of the last quarter century I've learned a lot. And the main thing I've learned is that we're better together and that our society needs inclusion - right? - not exclusion.

Non-co-operation enables us to show that in everything that matters we can be independent of the Government.

Being an entrepreneur is sexy... for those who haven't done it. In reality it's gritty, tough work where you will be filled with self doubt. Entrepreneurs are survivors.

So watch me strike a match on all my wasted time. As far as I'm concerned you're just another picture to burn.