There was never a great genius without a touch of madness.

A lily of a day Is fairer far in May, Although it fall and die that night, It was the plant and flower of light. In small proportions we just beauties see, And in short measures life may perfect be.

To speak and to speak well are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks.

Honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.

The poet is the nearest borderer upon the orator.

The voice so sweet, the words so fair, As some soft chime had stroked the air; And though the sound had parted thence, Still left an echo in the sense.

True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice.

A good man will avoid the spot of any sin. The very aspersion is grievous, which makes him choose his way in his life, as he would in his journey.

There is no greater hell than to be a prisoner of fear.

Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup And I'll not look for wine.

Success produces confidence; confidence relaxes industry, and negligence ruins the reputation which accuracy had raised.

Two examples of true love are love between mother and child and love between Sachin and cricket.

My father gave me everything he had. Everything I had I gave to alcohol.

Adolescence is a marketing tool.

The best companion and helper is admirable morals.

My dad and mom believed that you do what you have to do in private and don't make a big deal out of it. Just try to help people as much as you can.

States of soul rightly expressed, as the poet expresses them in moments of pure inspiration, retain forever the power of creating like states. It is this that makes genuine literature a vital force.

The difference, so observable in men's understandings and parts, does not arise so much from their natural faculties, as acquired habits.

I once dated someone who worked at McDonald's. She came up and asked if I wanted a Big Mac.

If I have a mission in life, it is to convince people that everyone is morally motivated - everyone except for psychopaths.

It can bum you out when your intentions aren't, like, translated properly.