Goldenrod Moram had a first name that sounded like it belonged in the middle of a fairy tale, where she would be the dazzling princess in need of rescuing.

Unfortunately, it has come to my attention that the modern world is sorely lacking in imagination. And grown-ups are the biggest culprits of all.

At each step there is a small moment of transformation that cannot be overlooked or rushed. And these moments should not be, because they are beautiful.

When knowledge becomes rigid, it stops living.

There is a very difficult period in a comedian's career - it's that window of time where you're good enough to draw tickets but nobody knows you yet.

Contempt is the only way to triumph over calumny.

My recovery, though slower than hoped for, is nevertheless assured.

The ears were made, not for such trivial uses as men are wont to suppose, but to hear celestial sounds.

Strength is not nearly as important as desire. I don't think you can teach anyone desire. I think it's a gift. I don't know why I have it, but I do.

You are not what you were born, but what you have it in yourself to be.

The truth of art keeps science from becoming inhuman, and the truth of science keeps art from becoming ridiculous.

What labor and pains worldlings take to obtain the vain things of this life-to obtain the poor things of this world, which are but shadows and dreams, and mere nothings!