As creeping ivy clings to wood or stone, And hides the ruin that it feeds upon, So sophistry, cleaves close to, and protects Sin's rotten trunk, concealing its defects.

Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor.

Knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more.

...So let us welcome peaceful evening in.

An idler is a watch that wants both hands; As useless if it goes as when it stands.

Grief is itself a medicine.

How various his employments whom the world Calls idle; and who justly in return Esteems that busy world an idler too!

Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have oft-times no connection. Knowledge dwells In heads replete with thoughts of other men; Wisdom in minds attentive to their own.

God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform. He plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm.

I pity them greatly, but I must be mum, for how could we do without sugar and rum?

Who loves a garden loves a greenhouse too.

My nails clawed against the smooth tiles as I pushed up onto my hands and knees. I rose unsteadily to my feet.Speed is my ally. Breathe. In and out. Focus. Time is my power.

I assume everything I do in life is gonna be a failure, and then if it turns up roses, then I'm psyched.

World peace is the most essential outer realization of our time.

If we have actionable intelligence about high value terrorist targets and President [Pervez] Musharraf will not act, we will.

I hear a lot of talk today about xenophobia. Is it really phobia if you have something to be afraid of?

Success hides problems...you don't need to address problems.

I understand why there's a natural suspicion of the "Next Big British Band."

It takes less time to do a thing right, than it does to explain why you did it wrong.

The root of war is fear.

We decided that if we get the culture right, most of the stuff, like building a brand around delivering the very best customer service, will just take care of itself.