The wickedness of the few makes the calamity of the many.

From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own.

Pardon one offence, and you encourage the commission of many.

One ungrateful person does an injury to all needy people.

Let a fool hold his tongue and he will pass for a sage.

Would you have a great empire? Rule over yourself.

Tears gratify a savage nature, they do not melt it.

How unhappy is he who cannot forgive himself.

It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are.

A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.

Never promise more than you can perform.

As ever, Morpurgo's warmth and humanity suffuse a story of courage, love and hope.

You either fight active evil or you accept it. Doing nothing is acceptance. There is no in-between.

I just love photographing things and putting them together to tell a story.

I’d much rather pretend I’m somewhere else, and any time I open the pages of a book, that happens.

Reality Hunger is more than thought-provoking; it's one of the most beautiful books I've read in a long time.

Over time, quality work will lead to an audience for your work.

And over all those sleepy weeks, the dream always ended the same way, with the dragon coming for the princess saying the same words every time.... "Face it, Tally-wa, you're Special.

Most writers like to maintain some sort of anonymity. For me, making videos was an assault.

He who lives only to benefit himself confers on the world a benefit when he dies.

I'm not Superman. I can't handle all of these women.