One can love any man that is generous.

Green little vaulter, in the sunny grass, Catching your heart up at the feel of June, Sole noise that's heard amidst the lazy noon, When ev'n the bees lag at the summoning brass.

The groundwork of all happiness is health.

Stolen kisses are always sweetest.

We are slumberous poppies, Lords of Lethe downs, Some awake and some asleep, Sleeping in our crowns. What perchance our dreams may know, Let our serious may know.

The most tangible of all visible mysteries - fire.

Sympathizing and selfish people are alike, both given to tears.

Traveling in the company of those we love is home in motion.

Colors are the smiles of nature.

Patience and gentleness is power.

Music is the medicine of the breaking heart.

The germ of creation lies in violence.

How nice it would be to be dead if only we could know we were dead. That is what I hate, the not being able to turn round in the grave and to say It is over.

Hope is in the name of God, the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Hope is when you compare your suffering to the infinite, immeasurable love and grace of God.

All great composers of the past spent most of their time studying. Feeling alone won't do the job. A man also needs technique.

You — you strange — you almost unearthly thing! — I love as my own flesh. You — poor and obscure, and small and plain as you are — I entreat to accept me as a husband.

Let's treat politicians like Twinkies. They have to disclose their ingredients - i.e., where their money is from - but beyond that, let the buyer beware.

I’m one uncontrollable hunger away from ruin.

May I never loose the Wonder, Oh the Wonder of Your Mercy! May I sing Your Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Amen!

It's no good being the best actor in the world if nobody sees you because you didn't happen to be there at the right day when a part was being cast.