When people find a man of the most distinguished abilities as a writer their inferior while he is with them, it must be highly gratifying to them.

Cucumber should be well sliced, dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out.

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.

Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.

When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.

Classical quotation is the parole of literary men all over the world.

A man who uses a great many words to express his meaning is like a bad marksman who, instead of aiming a single stone at an object, takes up a handful and throws at it in hopes he may hit.

There are minds so impatient of inferiority that their gratitude is a species of revenge, and they return benefits, not because recompense is a pleasure, but because obligation is a pain.

When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.

He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.

You are imminently connected with this universe through your breathing. You can improve this great relationship by breathing consciously and appreciating this universe in this process.

And they lived ever after, whether they were happy about it or not.

A performance art piece is unprecedented. It is difficult to censor since it has a good possibility of never being done before.

I just want Christians to embrace the fact that music is made not just for the church, but it's also for the people that need to hear about the love of God.

You know, the reward for 'Captain America' is amazing. It's always fun to see a giant spectacle film and see the fun stuff - the special effects.

The man who loves his wife above all else on earth gains the freedom and power to pursue other noble, but lesser, loves.

I know I'm one of the biggest busts in NBA history...

What I lack in talent, I compensate with my willingness to grind it out.

I can't really attribute my success onscreen to any formula and suggest you "do this or that" to make it as an actor.

Sin is blatant mutiny against God, and either sin or God must die in my life.