One cannot look at the sea without wishing for the wings of a swallow.
There are many true ladies, and they differ somewhat from society generally. So does a true gentleman, on the same principle of refinement and nobility of character.
. . . it is only death which is hopeless.
Sunday, that day so tedious to the triflers of earth, so full of beautiful reposes of calmness and strength for the earnest and heavenly minded.
Aspirations after the holy,--the only aspiration in which the human soul can be assured that it will never meet with disappointment.
I could spend my whole life prying loose the secrets of the insane. These people are honest to a fault, and their naivety has no peer but my own.
I think there comes a time in any comedian's career where they can either coast or keep growing and evolving.
The best way to behave is to misbehave.
I open up my violin case every day, and have one of the great creations. It is very inspiring. It makes you want to practice. How can you open up a case and look at a violin that was made in 1713 by one of the greatest artists in history and then say, "No, I don't feel like practicing today. "