While discretion points out the impropriety of my conduct, inclination urges me on to ruin.

The very basis of true peace of mind is a benevolent wish to see all the world as happy as one's self.

the heart that is truly virtuous is ever inclined to pity and forgive the errors of its fellow-creatures.

Tis emblematic, the rose of youth and health soon fades when watered by the tear of affliction.

She had on a blue bonnet, and with a pair of lovely eyes of the same colour, has contrived to make me feel devilish odd about the heart.

It is the ultimate opportunity of a lifetime to try to understand the dreams and desires of a blooming flower.

If a story is no good, being based on Hamlet won't save it.

Actual artists are like mythological creatures, ' she heard herself opine. 'You hear about them, but a sighting's pretty rare.

The absurd vanity of metaphysicians who like to imagine that they create the world by thinking about it.

A friend in need needs a friend, indeed.

By 78 you've done everything you're going to do. If you haven't bungee-jumped by the time you're 78 you're not going to do it.

I’m with Julian,” I say at last. This, after all, is what I have chosen.

I've never dated. I can say this honestly: I don't know what it's like to date. But also, how am I going to date? I'm not in one state long enough.

When I'm ninety-five and it's 'This is Your Life' time, they'll still be referring to me as 'ex-Beatle'...it does have it's advantages. It's still the best way to get a good table at a resturant.

There wasn't a second that passed when you weren't on my mind. You own me, Eva. Wherever I am, whatever I'm doing, I belong to you.