He who is extravagant will quickly become poor; and poverty will enforce dependence, and invite corruption.

Cucumber should be well sliced, dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out.

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.

Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.

When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.

Classical quotation is the parole of literary men all over the world.

A man who uses a great many words to express his meaning is like a bad marksman who, instead of aiming a single stone at an object, takes up a handful and throws at it in hopes he may hit.

There are minds so impatient of inferiority that their gratitude is a species of revenge, and they return benefits, not because recompense is a pleasure, but because obligation is a pain.

When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.

He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.

Why do we want more than we need?

Of course I took something from the [Glee set]. I took my entire shoe collection, that's all I would ever need.

Wonder Woman was on TV when I was growing up, and I knew Lynda Carter was part Latina. It gave me a great sense of pride.

When one is in a good sound rage, it is astonishing how calm one can be.

Most of the songs I sing have that blues feeling in it. They have that sorry feeling. And I don't know what I'm sorry about. I don't.

Precise knowledge is the only true knowledge, and he who does not teach exactly, does not teach at all.

When we fight back with joy, we awaken to the deepest reality of our identity as beloved, delightful children of God.

It is so seldom in this world that things come just when they are wanted.

He finally understood that God's presence was everywhere, at all times, and was experienced by everyone at one time or another.

God is on your side. We already at the finish line. Anything you put your mind to, anything you want to accomplish ,you put your faith in God's hands you can do it.