This sleep is sound indeed; this is a sleep That from this golden rigol hath divorc'd So many English kings.
The admiration of power in others is as common to man as the love of it in himself; the one makes him a tyrant, the other a slave.
A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.
Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.
I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.
The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.
The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much.
I speak directly to the people, and I know that the people of California want to have better leadership. They want to have great leadership. They want to have somebody that will represent them. And it doesn't matter if you're a Democrat or a Republican, young or old.
I've been lucky enough that I can gather all sorts of experiences and find inspiration by traveling around and by spending time with people I admire.
One age misunderstands another; and a petty age misunderstands all the others in its own ugly way.
As an experience, madness is terrific. . . and in its lava I still find most of the things I write about.