What use is of an eye to be open if it's not there to see! Shouldn't it rather be gauged or closed for it deceives?

Do good, and you'll always be a constant reminder of your good-self.

Truth is "the prize of life is death".

If I ever wrote a book on preaching, it would contain three words: Preach the Word. Get rid of all the other stuff that gets you sidetracked; preach the Word.

I wake up every morning knowing how ridiculously lucky I am to be able to do what I love for a living, and that sense of wonder never, ever wears off.

Berlioz says nothing in his music, but he says it magnificently.

The idea that the UN system could provide real leadership on the great development challenges will strain credulity in some quarters.

When I walk in the door sometimes, I'm already an anomaly. Because I'm working in a genre that African-American's don't typically engage in.

A weird thing about being an actress is that shooting movies doesn't feel like watching movies. It feels like being in a warehouse.

Created half to rise, and half to fall; Great lord of all things, yet a prey to all; Sole judge of truth, in endless error hurled; The glory, jest, and riddle of the world!

Never whine, never complain, never try to justify yourself.

It is a glorious thing To be a Pirate King.

A couple of flitches of bacon are worth fifty thousand Methodist sermons and religious tracts. They are great softeners of temper and promoters of domestic harmony.