Reason and right give the quickest despatch.

Every man should study conciseness in speaking; it is a sign of ignorance not to know that long speeches, though they may please the speaker, are the torture of the hearer.

He who would be singular in his apparel had need have something superlative to balance that affectation.

Meditation is the soul's perspective glass.

Negligence is the rust of the soul that corrodes through all her best resolves.

The greatest results in life are usually attained by simple means and the exercise of ordinary qualities. These may for the most part be summed up in these two - common sense and perseverance.

Promises may get friends, but it is performance that must nurse and keep them.

It is much safer to reconcile an enemy than to conquer him; victory may deprive him of his poison, but reconciliation of his will.

To trust God when we have securities in our iron chest is easy, but not thankworthy; but to depend on him for what we cannot see, as it is more hard for man to do, so it is more acceptable to God.

There is no belittling worse than to over praise a man.

Where there is plenty, charity is a duty, not a courtesy

Come, my men! never say die while there's a shot in the locker.

You said one day you would come back for usThe ones that believed in youThe ones that asked you into their heartsThe ones that served you

Your lack of commitment to being different is what kills you. It is the insanity of doing the same thing every time and expecting a different result that wastes your time.

I have an answering machine in my car. It says, I'm home now. But leave a message and I'll call when I'm out.

True love bears all, endures all and triumphs!

The theme of exile is attractive to me, because it's sort of like the family business. Not just music, but travel.

We can realise a lasting peace and transform the East-West relationship to one of enduring co-operation.

You waste life when you waste good food.

One way to stay grounded in the entertainment industry is to surround yourself with very good people that will constantly remind you how uncool you are.

Let's face it. No kid in high school feels as though they fit in.