A cynic is a man who looks at the world with a monocle in his mind's eye.

Happiness is the ability to recognize it.

Youth is a silly, vapid state, Old age with fears and ills is rife, This simple boon I beg of Fate - A thousand years of Middle Life.

Insistent advice may develop into interference, and interference, someone has said, is the hind hoof of the devil.

I love the Christmas-tide, and yet, I notice this, each year I live; I always like the gifts I get, But how I love the gifts I give!

A guilty conscience is the mother of invention.

Actions lie louder than words.

Of two evils choose the prettier.

A blunder at the right moment is better than cleverness at the wrong time.

Nonsense makes the heart grow fonder.

Advice is one of those things it is far more blessed to give than to receive.

I have great faith in fools - self-confidence my friends will call it.

Most people on earth are just spending time at work, in school or in church without having anything of value to show for it.

Don't judge me by first impression, You will surprise onward.

Though we cannot by our prayers give God any information yet we must by our prayers give him honor.

I don't like talking about myself. I'm not really interested in myself. One of the good things about being a supporting actor is that you get to talk about other people.

That was an important development for me, just realizing that you need to follow your pleasure, at least as a painter. I think any kind of artist needs to, no matter what you're doing.

You don't have to worry about the guy that threatens to beat you up. Worry about the guy that shows up on your doorstep, looking for a fight.

Feels like a midget is hanging from my necklace

Whatever pearl you seek, look for the pearl within the pearl!

For myself, I am very small indeed in my own eyes.