When a particular function of the mind does not work well, it shows how effective the brain is when it does.

When I was born, the doctor slit my throat to see if I could talk.

When I first submerged my feet into frigid water, they hurt so badly I yanked them out again. I persisted, dunking them for longer and longer periods, until the cold finally blistered.

Creativity is part of human nature. It can only be untaught.

Joy is a strength; intoxication, a weakness.

Our observation of nature must be diligent, our reflection profound, and our experiments exact. We rarely see these three means combined; and for this reason, creative geniuses are not common.

Few things are as immutable as the addiction of political groups to the ideas by whichthey have once won office.

It's a good thing I'm a reasonably patient woman. Otherwise, I might have to kill you.

His virtues walked their narrow round, Nor made a pause, nor left a void; And sure the Eternal Master found The single talent well employed.

Develop the feeling of brotherhood of man and fatherhood of God.

Every gentleman plays billiards, but someone who plays billiards too well, is no gentleman.