Truth is a torch, but a terrific one; therefore we all try to reach it with closed eyes, lest we should be scorched.
The habit of writing clearly soon comes to the writer who is a severe critic to himself.
There was but one thing for him;- to persevere till he got her, or till he had finally lost her. And should the latter be his fate, as he began to fear that it would be, then, he would live, but live only, like a crippled man.
Words spoken cannot be recalled, and many a man and many a woman who has spoken a word at once regretted, are far too proud to express that regret.
Of course, Lady Arabella could not suckle the young heir herself. Ladies Arabella never can. They are gifted with the powers of being mothers, but not nursing mothers. Nature gives them bosoms for show, but not for use. So Lady Arabella had a wet-nurse.
The greatest mistake any man ever made is to suppose that the good things of the world are not worth the winning.
Beware of creating tedium!
Play is always voluntary. What might otherwise be play is work if it's forced.
Tell me I'm beautiful, it's nothing. Tell me I'm intellectual - I know it. Tell me I'm funny and it's the greatest compliment in the world anyone could give me.
[The Weather Channel] is the most watched cable channel in America. I'll repeat that. It is the most watched cable channel in America. They were worried about the terrorists immobilizing us, and a portion of our countrymen watch weather. 'Kay, you don't get any more immobile than that. . . unless you're in a goddamn coma. That means you're saying, "I'd go to the window, but it's too far. " If you want to know what the weather is you go to a window and stick your hand out and if you want to know what the temperature is you drive by a bank.
Only peace between equals can last.