That which exists in nature is a something purely individual and particular. Art, on the contrary, is essentially destined to manifest the general.

In actual life, every great enterprise begins with and takes its first forward step in faith.

Authorship is, according to the spirit in which it is pursued, an infamy, a pastime, a day-labor, a handicraft, an art, a science, a virtue.

Literature is the immortality of speech.

The thinker requires exactly the same light as the painter, clear, without direct sunshine, or blinding reflection, and, where possible, from above.

[The play] is like to be a very conceited scurvy one, in plain English.

When I treat other people with kindness and love, it is part of my way of paying my debt to God and the world for the privilege of living on this planet.

I need to be more under control. I need to calm down a little bit so I can cut down on the little silly errors I get.

You might be a redneck if you think people that send out graduation announcements are show-offs.

No one places any trust in the words of the Americans.

President Kennedy was a voracious reader and was forever coming up with fascinating bits of information.

When you swear, swear seriously and solemnly, but at the same time with a smile, for a smile is the twin sister of seriousness.

Um... Bulgaria is an interesting country. The people are lovely. There are potholes the size of small planets.

Men had better be without education than be educated by their rulers.

Keep your head up, Legs closed, Eyes open.