The art of poetry is to touch the passions, and its duty to lead them on the side of virtue.

Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor.

Knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more.

...So let us welcome peaceful evening in.

An idler is a watch that wants both hands; As useless if it goes as when it stands.

Grief is itself a medicine.

How various his employments whom the world Calls idle; and who justly in return Esteems that busy world an idler too!

Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have oft-times no connection. Knowledge dwells In heads replete with thoughts of other men; Wisdom in minds attentive to their own.

God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform. He plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm.

I pity them greatly, but I must be mum, for how could we do without sugar and rum?

Who loves a garden loves a greenhouse too.

Remember it is good to build and bad to destroy

I am fanatic book lover.

You ask me, I'd guess heaven and hell look pretty much the same, " I replied. "Only in hell, everything is just a little out of reach.

I really like Jeff Lewis and 'Flipping Out' and 'Interior Therapy.' I don't know why I'm obsessed with American real estate and renovation.

Whatever you love more than God is your idol.

Dark money has turned our elections into auctions

Tea is also a sort of spiritual refreshment, an elixir of clarity and wakeful tranquility.

He that is highest and worthiest was most fully made-nought and most utterly despised.

Everybody is clever, just in their own ways

Play your part in life, but never forget it is only a role.