We often choose a friend as we do a mistress - for no particular excellence in themselves, but merely from some circumstance that flatters our self-love.

The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.

A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming.

There is no prejudice so strong as that which arises from a fancied exemption from all prejudice.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.

Fashion is gentility running away from vulgarity and afraid of being overtaken

I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.

For nature does things in good order: And birds and butterflies recognizeNo man-made border

Making each moment count positively is all that life demands from you.

Books and friends should be few but good.

I want to see unity. I want to see peace. I want people to be free to speak, be educated. I want people to be able to feed themselves.

They’re called action scenes because they do the acting for you. You don’t have to act in action scenes.

Listen, I'm not cool. Being cool is about keeping your blood pressure steady. So no. Don't be cool. Be passionate. Be dedicated. Be tenacious. Be uncompromising. Be pissed. Be happy. Be sad.

If you aren't making any mistakes, you aren't innovating. If you're making the same mistakes, you aren't learning.

I am constantly looking to push boundaries with materials, bring in new weights, and work in fabrics unexpectedly.

These are used solely for Blood Rites. (Leo) Is that like special ed? (Susan)

My Hamlet was about as alienated as you can get. Mine was a bitter and lonely prince. Valid, I think, but maybe tough to root for. I think that romance was missing.