When a thing ceases to be a subject of controversy, it ceases to be a subject of interest.

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.

A real scientist solves problems, not wails that they are unsolvable.

There is a magical dream that fills the gap between birth and death

It's not our talents that make us safe or dangerous, it's our choices.

Time is the sea in which men grow are born or die.

If you're going to knock down my suggestion, you'd better have one to replace it.

It's my country but I don't want to know about France - I was born there but I feel English.

Yes, I have been studying piano since I was six. Classical, jazz, compositional, Broadway, everything. I just love it all.

God wants you to be a winner, not a whiner.

I'm lucky I have good metabolism and I'm very grateful for that.

Even rain and wind and stormy clouds bring joy, just as knowing animals and flowers and where they live.