We suspect Dr. Clutterbuck's sense of hearing must be injured: for him the 'ear trumpet' magnifies but distorts sound, rendering it less distinct than before.

Learn the duty as well as taste the pleasure of original work.

Lest when I am gone you may be at a loss for an epitaph for me, let me give you one - He Fed Fevers.

Abuse changes who we are, it changes who we become, It changes how we move in the world – And so does kindness

To learn that it's easier to be told by others what to think and believe than it is to think for yourself.

We shall be permitted to live on this planet only for as long as we treat all nature with compassion and intelligence.

You eat when you're hungry, and I'm not normally hungry in the mornings.

Like as a wise man in time of peace prepares for war.

I'm not the kind of guy who has best friends.

Intemperance is the only vulgarity.

Don't bother with New Year's resolutions if you don't have the discipline to put a plan in place to actually achieve them.

Blest is that government where no art thrives.

Motherhood has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. It has taught me a lot about myself, about the things I'm great at, and the things I need to work on.