Great parts produce great vices as well as virtues.
We do not place especial value on the possession of a virtue until we notice its total absence in our opponent.
And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.
Insanity in individuals is something rare - but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule.
Sometimes people don't want to hear the truth because they don't want their illusions destroyed.
There are two different types of people in the world, those who want to know, and those who want to believe.
I was in darkness, but I took three steps and found myself in paradise. The first step was a good thought, the second, a good word; and the third, a good deed.
People now feel time accelerating. Lists allow them to feel some sense of accomplishment.
It can't be overstated how wonderful it is not to have to audition any more. Any actor will tell you, it's like Christmas.
As much pleasure as young people get from Twittering and texting, there is no way these activities will nourish their minds and spirits the way literature can.
Adolescence is the conjugator of childhood and adulthood.