Jane Austen, much in advance of her day, was a mistress of the use of the dialogue. She used it as dialogue should be used-to advance the story; not only to show the characters, but to advance.

One can live in the shadow of an idea without grasping it.

Silences have a climax, when you have got to speak.

When you love someone all your saved up wishes start coming out.

Jealousy is no more than feeling alone against smiling enemies.

Some people are molded by their admirations, others by their hostilities.

We are minor in everything but our passions.

Pity the selfishness of lovers: it is brief, a forlorn hope; it is impossible.

Fate is not an eagle, it creeps like a rat.

It is not helpful to help a friend by putting coins in his pockets when he has got holes in his pockets.

Disappointment tears the bearable film off life.

The transcendental state of Absolute Oneness sets the human mind free.

Self appreciation is a sign of maturity, seeking appreciation is a sign of immaturity

Open political and economic systems have been gaining ground and there's a good reason for it. They work better.

I have always differentiated between two types of friends; those who want proofs of friendship, and those who do not. One kind loves me for myself and the others for themselves.

In order for America to remain a global leader in innovation and opportunity, we must give our children a solid foundation in math and science.

With the players Madden is definitely king and that's probably why it's been one of the top selling games all these years and will probably continue to be.

Love is all, it gives all, and it takes all.

Genre categories are irrelevant. I dislike them, but I do not have the casting vote.

I'm trying to make enough money where I can be financially independent and be able to go and just pursue that thing that everybody really needs, just pursue my family and the cause of my family

Intellectual effort gives me enormous pleasure