I have heard of reasons manifold Why Love must needs be blind, But this the best of all I hold,- His eyes are in his mind.

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.

If I never see you again I will always carry youinsideoutsideon my fingertipsand at brain edgesand in centerscentersof what I am ofwhat remains.

Challenges are like vehicles in the rear-view mirror. They appear larger and nearer than they are.

Even people who've never seen a miracle can believe in miracles.

care for your body as you care for your home, and care for your home as you care for your body.

Sometimes it proves the highest understanding not to understand.

The poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese.

It's a treat to be kissed, even goodbye.

Only humility will lead us to unity, and unity will lead to peace.

For me the best kind of film music is liturgical music. Liturgical music is essentially a million scores for the same film.

I'm quite a good reader of people; I like to meet people, and I can tell if they're lying or not.