how often I longed to lovingly administer release! ... to have the courage and the right, after the soul is fled, to stop the poor wretched machine, that exists only to suffer and cause suffering.

We are not here in this world to drift like seaweed. Whatever intelligence we have, it is our duty to drive to the utmost.

writing, like living, is lonely work.

Men tell us we are womanly when we love but once. Men! They have told us a lot of things to make life comfortable for themselves.

A horse to one who loves him is a cure for many ills.

It is a low thing to always want to be understood. Let my innocence take care of itself.

There is no shame in what you are feeling, Harry, ' said Dumbledore's voice. 'On the contrary... the fact that you can feel pain like this is your greatest strength.

Because truly big companies don't like taking gambles on small people ~unless it is a guaranteed return.

I exercise self-control and never touch any beverage stronger than gin before breakfast.

Above all, do not lie to yourself.

Felicity grimaced in agreement. “No, you are perfectly correct. I did not realize how vital the approbation of one’s butler is in allowing for nocturnal autonomy.

The Internet, the camera cellphone and the like have not only sped up the world's information uptake, but they have cheapened that which they capture.

I'm phobic about the idea of being constrained.

Real quality means making sure that people are proud of the code they write, that they're involved and taking it personally.

True giving happens when we give from our heart.

It is a common failing of childhood to think that if one makes a hero out of a demon the demon will be satisfied.