The more mysterious, the more imperfect; as darkness is, in comparison with light--so is mystery, in comparison with knowledge.

We never better enjoy ourselves than when we most enjoy God.

Among politicians the esteem of religion is profitable; the principles of it are troublesome.

The judge is nothing but the law speaking.

Truth is not only a man's ornament but his instrument; it is the great man's glory, and the poor man's stock: a man's truth is his livelihood, his recommendation, his letters of credit.

None are so empty as those who are full of themselves.

Only madmen and fools are pleased with themselves; no wise man is good enough for his own satisfaction.

The Devil often finds work for them who find none for themselves.

When we do any good to others, we do as much, or more, good to ourselves.

The government of man should be the monarchy of reason: it is too often the democracy of passions or the anarchy of humors.

A benefactor is a representative of God.

Lose of hope leads to discouragement.

Should we not be concerned as to whether this fear of error is not just the error itself?

If you're not creating, you're disintegrating.

Farewell, my dearest. You have but gone ahead...but I shall follow, and run, at last, again into your arms...and laugh away the years that came between.

Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.

Screen work always boils down to that moment between the camera and the actor or the actors. It always boils down to that, ultimately. You serve the camera.

Never underestimate the incompetence of government.

You need the art in order to love the life.

I take pleasure in tennis and the hope that it requires.

Hitters are too big, too strong, and their bats are too quick. I have to go inside to have success.