Laziness grows on people; it begins in cobwebs and ends in iron chains

One of the ill effects of cruelty is that it makes the bystanders cruel.

The longer I live, the more I am certain that the great difference between the great and the insignificant, its energy - invincible determination - a purpose once fixed, and then death or victory.

I hold a doctrine, to which I owe not much, indeed, but all the little I ever had, namely, that with ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable.

There is great beauty in the world but you will not trip over it with every step. When a man dulls himself to beauty, the world begins to die.

Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious.

Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do... but how much love we put in that action.

The people of my country want the two freedoms that spell security: freedom from want and freedom from fear.

I'll joke all day, but once I get in the gym, I'm going to work hard.

When moneys in a purse in my own pocket / It means wealth.

I'm not into sports. I mean...I like Gatorade, but that's as far as it goes.

Next to an old-fashioned church social, or possibly a monster bridge party, there is no buzz which can equal the sibilant buzz ofa matinée.

Truth is a nebulous thing. There are certain, definite truths, but the truth of our lives goes far beyond facts.