There is but one step from the grotesque to the horrible.

A dog reflects the family life. Whoever saw a frisky dog in a gloomy family, or a sad dog in a happy one? Snarling people have snarling dogs, dangerous people have dangerous ones.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.

Where there is no imagination there is no horror.

The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes.

It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.

It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important.

Life is infinitely stranger than anything which the mind of man could invent.

I consider that a man's brain originally is like a little empty attic, and you have to stock it with such furniture as you choose.

London, that great cesspool into which all the loungers and idlers of the Empire are irresistibly drained.

When the impossible has been eliminated, all that remains no matter how improbable is possible.

Learn and grow from your trials and tribulations. Don't allow them to conquer your mind and steal your true destiny in life. You are unquestionably stronger than your negative thoughts suggest.

If people who were actually born had to prove they were worthy enough to live in America, this would be a much less populated country.

Absolute justice is achieved by the suppression of all contradiction, therefore it destroys freedom.

You know what nostalgia is, don't you? It's basically a matter of recalling the fun without reliving the pain.

It's really special to be a part of something that's really changing lives.

We need to be accountable to God's family. Once we start living in a way that is people-friendly to all of God's family, we will also be environment-friendly.

Customers don't just buy a product - they switch from something else. And customers don't just leave a product - they switch to something else

The only antidote to mental suffering is physical pain.

As well the soldier dieth who standeth still as he that gives the bravest onset.

I am totally convinced that most grown-ups have completely forgotten what is it like to be a child between the ages of five and then... I can remember exactly what it was like. I am certain I can.