There is no quality in this world that is not what it is merely by contrast. Nothing exists in itself.

It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.

A smile is the chosen vehicle of all ambiguities.

I am, as I am; whether hideous, or handsome, depends upon who is made judge.

Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well- warmed, and well-fed.

Dream tonight of peacock tails, Diamond fields and spouter whales. Ills are many, blessing few, But dreams tonight will shelter you.

Toil is man's allotment; toil of brain, or toil of hands, or a grief that's more than either, the grief and sin of idleness.

Meditation and water are wedded for ever.

I love to sail forbidden seas, and land on barbarous coasts.

Aye, aye! and I'll chase him round Good Hope, and round the Horn, and round the Norway Maelstrom, and round perdition's flames before I give him up.

War should be carried on like a monsoon; one changeless determination of every particle towards the one unalterable aim.

Ten minutes of meditation a day, keeps the psychiatrist away.

Today, most models don't know the first thing about makeup. My mom taught me that makeup is supposed to enhance my natural beauty, not create a mask.

Republicans are having trouble luring Gov. Chris Christie into the presidential race. They should try pie.

I do not wish to comment on the work; if it does not speak for itself, it is a failure.

Dancing cheek to cheek.

Somebody like a Piggy or a Kermit, there needs to be several versions and so there will be several of them.

Either you believe in markets, or you believe in government.

He's a machine for competitive balance, ... Yes, the money is in New York. Yes, the money is in his hands. But he squanders money. Thank God for it.

Even if it's not your fault, it's your responsibility.

The more you are known, the more difficult it is to hide behind characters.