Water cannot rise higher than its source, neither can human reason.

Exclusively of the abstract sciences, the largest and worthiest portion of our knowledge consists of aphorisms: and the greatest and best of men is but an aphorism.

Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

There is one art of which people should be masters - the art of reflection.

Humor is consistent with pathos, whilst wit is not.

A great mind must be androgynous.

In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree: Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea.

That gracious thing, made up of tears and light.

The love of a mother is the veil of a softer light between the heart and the heavenly Father.

Religion is the most gentlemanly thing in the world. It alone will gentilize, if unmixed with cant.

Poor little Foal of an oppressed race! I love the languid patience of thy face.

It simply isn’t a woman’s nature to be silent for prolonged periods of time.

They say seeing is believing, but the opposite is true. Believing is seeing.

To go within doesn't mean to become enraptured with who you are, or to become enraptured with ideas of who you are.

I was often misquoted. I was supportive of my managers, even though they all may not think so.

The first epics were intended for recitation; the literary epic is meant to be read.

Lying is not only a defense mechanism; it's also a coping mechanism and a survival technique.

I'm not intellectual at all as a designer. Whatever I'm into at the moment is usually what becomes the collection.

I enjoy the more floaty, exposed, elegant singing.

You should not open your mouth except to express gratitude for benefits you have received, and never to mention your discontent.

It is a mistake to look to the Bible to close a discussion; the Bible seeks to open one.