Most men think indistinctly, and therefore cannot speak with exactness . . .

Cucumber should be well sliced, dressed with pepper and vinegar, and then thrown out.

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.

Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.

Kindness is in our power, even when fondness is not.

When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.

Classical quotation is the parole of literary men all over the world.

A man who uses a great many words to express his meaning is like a bad marksman who, instead of aiming a single stone at an object, takes up a handful and throws at it in hopes he may hit.

There are minds so impatient of inferiority that their gratitude is a species of revenge, and they return benefits, not because recompense is a pleasure, but because obligation is a pain.

When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.

He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.

'Evil Dead 1' was never supposed to have a sequel.

If stupid hurt, the whole planet would be a world of pain.

Prudence says one thing, desire says another, and I'd rather go with desire any time.

I associate times with certain music. It still is that for me. It's telling the story of our lives.

My son is very into music and really familiar with my voice.

The violence and double-talk in the Alice books probably does no harm to children, but the novels should not be allowed to circulate indiscriminately among adults who are undergoing analysis.

Investing now in safe-guarding people by helping them to adapt to climate change, will help save money and lives while building resilience.

I hadn't the heart to touch my breakfast. I told Jeeves to drink it himself.

To the valiant actions speak alone.

What's going to happen - things we're doing are going to have some inflationary consequences.