who can Perswade more Powerfully than Poets?

I think a bad husband is far worse than no husband.

If Atomes are as small, as small can bee,They must in quantity of Matter all agree

For I had rather die in the adventure ot noble achievements, then live in obscure and sluggish security.

Indeed, I was so afraid to dishonour my friends and family by my indiscreet actions, that I rather chose to be accounted a fool, than to be thought rude or wanton.

For Pleasure, Delight, Peace and Felicity live in method and temperance.

Marriage is the grave or tomb of wit.

Everyone's conscience in religion is between God and themselves, and it belongs to none other.

For disorder obstructs: besides, it doth disgust life, distract the appetities, and yield no true relish to the senses.

Some brains are barren grounds, that will not bring seed or fruit forth, unless they are well manured with the old wit which is raked from other writers and speakers.

Pain and Oblivion make mankind afraid to die; but all creatures are afraid of the one, none but mankind afraid of the other.

If something traumatizes you, please do not think that your life is coming to an end. You will still have opportunities to resume with your life by speaking up and seeking for assistance.

I would love to be a superhero.

Your name?” I repeated, hoping it was my imagination that my voice faltered. “Call me Patch. I mean it. Call me

In the dust where we have buried the silent races and their abominations we have buried so much of the delicate magic of life.

In an individual, selfishness uglifies the soul; for the human species, selfishness is extinction.

Sometimes you just have to be patient and brave and strong. If you don't know how, just make it up as you go along.

It may take two people to make a really beautiful mistake.

I don't rely on the media. I usually average one speech a day for 25 years. People know me because I'm out there.

If we escape punishment for our vices, why should we complain if we are not rewarded for our virtues?

It is the duty of the saints, especially in times of straights, to reflect upon the performances of Providence for them in all the states and through all the stages of their lives.