I would rather have a plain down-right wisdom than a foolish and affected eloquence.

A lily of a day Is fairer far in May, Although it fall and die that night, It was the plant and flower of light. In small proportions we just beauties see, And in short measures life may perfect be.

To speak and to speak well are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks.

Honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.

The poet is the nearest borderer upon the orator.

The voice so sweet, the words so fair, As some soft chime had stroked the air; And though the sound had parted thence, Still left an echo in the sense.

True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice.

A good man will avoid the spot of any sin. The very aspersion is grievous, which makes him choose his way in his life, as he would in his journey.

There is no greater hell than to be a prisoner of fear.

Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup And I'll not look for wine.

Success produces confidence; confidence relaxes industry, and negligence ruins the reputation which accuracy had raised.

your goals are as good as your actions.No action taken, no goals achieved

We are only tenants, and shortly the great Landlord will give us notice that our lease has expired.

Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been. Creativity is piercing the mundane to find the marvelous.

Do we still have to floss?" Tommy asked. "I mean, what's the point of being immortal if we have to floss?

Why haven't I made more movies? Nobody asked me.

I am an expert in the world of the supremely happy because I am happy. I've never met anybody as happy as I am - that, in itself, should make you unhappy.

I've never been starstruck but I may have wanted to strike a star once or twice.

That man who is more then his elements knows the land that is more than its analysis.

Players don't really ask for much or want much. But the things that they do need are important.

A critic is a virgin who would teach Don Juan how to make love.