Very few men are wise by their own council, or learned by their own teaching. For he that was only taught by himself, had a fool for a master.

A lily of a day Is fairer far in May, Although it fall and die that night, It was the plant and flower of light. In small proportions we just beauties see, And in short measures life may perfect be.

To speak and to speak well are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks.

Honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.

The poet is the nearest borderer upon the orator.

The voice so sweet, the words so fair, As some soft chime had stroked the air; And though the sound had parted thence, Still left an echo in the sense.

True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice.

A good man will avoid the spot of any sin. The very aspersion is grievous, which makes him choose his way in his life, as he would in his journey.

There is no greater hell than to be a prisoner of fear.

Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup And I'll not look for wine.

Success produces confidence; confidence relaxes industry, and negligence ruins the reputation which accuracy had raised.

There are only 2 things in this world, you and the rest of you. When this becomes ‘one’ you are enlightened.

…for a true Christian, all strangers are Jesus.

The only way I can protect him now is to make sure he never understands how easy killing can become.

The most powerful part of the art is experiential, yet it's the hardest to describe because it's nonverbal.

A trait which differentiated New York from European cities was the incredible freedom and ease in which life, including sexual life, could be carried on, on many levels.

No one’s personal life is in the public interest. It’s gossip, bottom line. End of story.

Well, California used to be in the dream-making business, and unfortunately what's happened I think we're now in the dream-breaking business.

I find medicine is the best of all trades because whether you do any good or not you still. Get your money.

I have looked further into space than ever human being did before me. I have observed stars of which the light, it can be proved, must take two million years to reach the earth.

Do you recognise me?" he asked. Willie looked hard and considered before finally replying "Lie down so I can recognise you.