To someone who could grasp the Universe from a unified standpoint the entire creation would appear as a unique truth and necessity.

A philosopher is a fool who torments himself while he is alive, to be talked of after he is dead.

There are only two kinds of certain knowledge: Awareness of our own existence and the truths of mathematics.

High office, is like a pyramid; only two kinds of animals reach the summit — reptiles and eagles.

Just go on..and faith will soon return.

The true system of the World has been recognized, developed and perfected...Everything has been discussed and analysed, or at least mentioned.

Music that paints nothing is only noise.

Algebra is generous; she often gives more than is asked of her.

Push on and faith will catch up with you.

The more wit we have, the less satisfied we are with it.

Gaming is the destruction of all decorum; the prince forgets at it his dignity, and the lady her modesty.

Dancing - however you do it, even if it's in your living room - is a great workout.

I wanted something new, the supernatural. The witch, the sorcerer, I love this. I love the films of the witch and sorcerers and magic, its wonderful!

I think over any period of time, especially if you don't use leverage, it is difficult to continually beat the S&P 500.

A simple and independent mind does not toil at the bidding of any prince.

Of course, individuals vary greatly within each racial group and should be treated as such.

A friendship built on business can be glorious, while a business built on friendship can be murder.

I wouldn't say I've changed my mind. I changed some of my natural habits, some of my natural character.

I try to always have flowers in the house. I have a florist in Chinatown, and they deliver orchids every two weeks. I like living with living things.

I guessed his name was Face of Horror. I wondered how long it had taken his mom to think of that. Bob? No. Sam? No. How about Face of Horror?

I'm very musically inclined. My parents were opera singers. As a young child, I could hear operas and I knew if they were sad, or if they reminded me of something, or they brought back a memory.