As a man without forethought scarcely deserves the name of a man, so forethought without reflection is but a metaphorical phrase for the instinct of a beast.

Exclusively of the abstract sciences, the largest and worthiest portion of our knowledge consists of aphorisms: and the greatest and best of men is but an aphorism.

Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

There is one art of which people should be masters - the art of reflection.

Humor is consistent with pathos, whilst wit is not.

A great mind must be androgynous.

In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree: Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea.

That gracious thing, made up of tears and light.

The love of a mother is the veil of a softer light between the heart and the heavenly Father.

Religion is the most gentlemanly thing in the world. It alone will gentilize, if unmixed with cant.

Poor little Foal of an oppressed race! I love the languid patience of thy face.

Death is more uni­ver­sal than life everyone dies but not every­one lives.

God may not give that instant dollar bill your seeking, but it's in the little change He brings, that will add to a dollar.

Human beings share the same common problems. A film can only be understood if it depicts these properly.

We don't become heroes overnight." - One step at a time, eventually discovering we have the strength to stare it down.

Ray Illingworth is relieving himself in front of the pavilion.

I just want to get married in a bathing suit... Deal with it.

Computer language design is just like a stroll in the park. Jurassic Park, that is.

I think as an actor you're always learning, you're always trying to experience more things.

I bought an ideal gift for my mother-in-law - a battery-operated mouth.

Each divorce is the death of a small civilization.