The majority of women have no principles of their own; they are guided by the heart, and depend for their own conduct, upon that of the men they love.

The sweetest of all sounds is that of the voice of the woman we love.

No road is to long for him who advances slowly and does not hurry and no attainment is beyond his reach who equips himself with patience to achieve it

Generosity lies less in giving much than in giving at the right moment.

The spendthrift robs his heirs the miser robs himself.

A vain man finds it wise to speak good or ill of himself; a modest man does not talk of himself.

Courtly manners are contagious; they are caught at Versailles.

We are more sociable, and get on better with people by the heart than the intellect.

A prince wants only the pleasure of private life to complete his happiness.

There is as much trickery required to grow rich by a stupid book as there is folly in buying it.

Out of difficulties grow miracles.

Only God can put Scripture inside. But reading sacred text can put it on your hearts, and then when your hearts break, the holy words will fall inside.

We become increasingly aware that the human dream, the human drama, with all its questionable, damaging, and often malevolent intention is not real life at all.

Your top priority needs to be—first and foremost—eating fresh, chemical-free produce and keeping your busy family healthy.

I think that everyone has the power to make a change in the world.

I had kind of a midlife crisis at twenty which probably doesn’t augur well for my longevity

The Congressman ascertained that the consulate in Havana had numbers to feed the pigs.

Excessive drinking is not good for my health, my family or my game. There has definitely been a change, and I feel better for it.

Aimwell: Then you understand Latin, Mr. Bonniface? Bonniface: Not I, Sir, as the saying is, but he talks it so very fast that I'm sure it must be good.

Everything seems asleep, and yet going on all the time. It is a goodly life that you lead, friend; no doubt the best in the world, if only you are strong enough to lead it!

I just love scary movies. I love the thrill.