Language is the armoury of the human mind and at once contains the trophies of its past and the weapons of its future conquests.

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.

Experience comes from failure and success comes from experience.

Your life is the outcome of all the choices you make

Men are seldom blessed with good fortune and good sense at the same time.

Never hurry. Take plenty of exercise. Always be cheerful. Take all the sleep you need. You may expect to be well.

On the New England Patriots losing the Super Bowl after going 18-0: We set high expectations, now we go down as 18-1, and that is one big zit. It is one big blemish. We choked.

We often pay our debts not because it is only fair that we should, but to make future loans easier.

The primary quality that Lao Tzu seems to emobdy is humility, which is the image of water - seeking the common level of existence.

It's strange that ''Evangelion'' has become such a hit - all the characters are so sick!

Harry taught me that death isn't the end, it's the beginning.

Success is not important to me, nor are power or money. If the script feels good, then I'm in. It's that simple.