Zeal is not of necessity religion, neither is it always of the same essence with poetry or patriotism.

It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.

A smile is the chosen vehicle of all ambiguities.

I am, as I am; whether hideous, or handsome, depends upon who is made judge.

Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well- warmed, and well-fed.

Dream tonight of peacock tails, Diamond fields and spouter whales. Ills are many, blessing few, But dreams tonight will shelter you.

Toil is man's allotment; toil of brain, or toil of hands, or a grief that's more than either, the grief and sin of idleness.

Meditation and water are wedded for ever.

I love to sail forbidden seas, and land on barbarous coasts.

Aye, aye! and I'll chase him round Good Hope, and round the Horn, and round the Norway Maelstrom, and round perdition's flames before I give him up.

War should be carried on like a monsoon; one changeless determination of every particle towards the one unalterable aim.

Treat everyone with the sweetness of love and respect.

Because truth is unpopular does not mean that it should not be proclaimed.

If you don't feel pretty, you're wrong. If you're dealing with a problem, don't be afraid to talk. And... If you think you're alone, listen to my music 'cause I'm here for you.

My hairdresser in the U.K., Adam Reed, has his own line, Percy and Reed, and it's really good. And I use Moroccan Oil and Kerastase as well.

If you do not leave this pasturage, Saladin will come and attack you here. And if you retreat from this attack the shame and reproach will be very great.

Let the price fixed with a friend be sufficient, and even dealing with a brother call in witnesses, but laughingly.

It is of no consequence of what parents a man is born, as long as he be a man of merit.

Not to gain time, but maybe to lose it, to see it pass.

I love acting because it's this space where dreams can be realized, fantasy comes to life, and there are no limitations on what's possible.

Is our time up and on to the next fire / Got my fingers burnt and cut into the wire.