The villain's censure is extorted praise.

The greatest magnifying glasses in the world are a man's own eyes when they look upon his own person.

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.

In faith and hope the world will disagree, but all mankind's concern is charity.

To err is human; to forgive, divine.

Teach me to feel another's woe, to hide the fault I see, that mercy I to others show, that mercy show to me.

The best way to prove the clearness of our mind, is by showing its faults; as when a stream discovers the dirt at the bottom, it convinces us of the transparency and purity of the water.

Chiefs who no more in bloody fights engage, But wise through time, and narrative with age, In summer-days like grasshoppers rejoice - A bloodless race, that send a feeble voice.

While pensive poets painful vigils keep, Sleepless themselves, to give their readers sleep.

See! From the brake the whirring pheasant springs, And mounts exulting on triumphant wings; Short is his joy! He feels the fiery wound, Flutters in blood, and panting beats the ground.

Most governments strive to keep the masses from thinking

Do not allow what you long for...., prevent you from enjoying the moment. Be joyful in the present, at the appointed time your wish will be granted.

Just as lavishness leads easily to presumption, so does frugality to meanness. But meanness is a far less serious fault than presumption.

In the end, forever, you and I will be in Heaven or Hell. Period.

No single person who has ever lived will be able to tell you what happens. Period. Nobody's right and nobody's wrong.

I would be happy with an Olympic bronze. What I don't have is an Olympic medal.

There are only three white blues singers -- Geoff Muldaur is at least two of them.

True love exists in business. It's when Employee and Employer are amazingly grateful to have each other. We should all have true love at work.

I appreciate very much being injury-free.

Hope is an expensive commodity. It makes better sense to be prepared.