The lamp of genius burns quicker than the lamp of life.

Honor women! they entwine and weave heavenly roses in our earthly life.

The will of man is his happiness.

O jealousy! thou magnifier of trifles.

The world is ruled only by consideration of advantages.

Against stupidity the very gods Themselves contend in vain.

He that is overcautious will accomplish little.

His saying was: live and let live.

Art is difficult transient is her reward.

God helps the brave.

Disappointments are to the soul what a thunder-storm is to the air.

The silence sat down with them like an invisible creature with its finger to its lips.

Prayer like faith obtains promises enlarges their operation and adds to the measure of their results.

Lack of discipline leads to frustration and self-loathing.

I always knew I wanted to be an actor, certainly from the age of eight or nine. I think when you know what you want to do, you're very lucky because you've got a focus.

All of my cats are adopted and all show their gratitude on a daily basis. I don't know where I would be without them.

Idealists foolish enough to throw caution to the winds have advanced mankind and have enriched the world.

If you’ve ever wondered why some writers who, in your humble opinion, don’t write as well as you do yet are rich and famous while you struggle onward, this is the reason. They are great directors.

I hope the new health care exchanges created under the Affordable Care Act will provide some help.

It's like a drug, the feeling you could make a difference.

I cheated at the Model United Nations when I was 13 and had to get up and apologise in front of the whole conference.