The very basis of true peace of mind is a benevolent wish to see all the world as happy as one's self.

While discretion points out the impropriety of my conduct, inclination urges me on to ruin.

the heart that is truly virtuous is ever inclined to pity and forgive the errors of its fellow-creatures.

Tis emblematic, the rose of youth and health soon fades when watered by the tear of affliction.

She had on a blue bonnet, and with a pair of lovely eyes of the same colour, has contrived to make me feel devilish odd about the heart.

We will not be able to find peace if our minds are burning with the fires of resentment. Let us forgive and forget to create peace.

Enjoy every moment as much as you can because you never know when those memories will show their back to you.

There is no such thing as a good call at 7 AM. It's been my experience that all calls between the hours of 11 PM and 9 AM are disaster calls.

I would remind you that extremism in the defence of liberty is no vice. And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.

In the recognition of loving lies the answer to despair.

If the FBI parks a van bristling with cameras outside your house, you are justified in closing your blinds.

Why must conversions always come so late? Why do people always apologize to corpses?

All he knew was that they fit somehow, and that he felt as if he spent most of his life traveling a path that led inexorably to her.

So what's your second suggestion?" "Tread lightly." "That's it? That's the best advice you can give me?" "All right, tread very lightly.

I don't consider myself an expert in the why.