'T were all one That I should love a bright particular star, And think to wed it. -All 's Well that Ends Well. Act i. Sc. 1.

Modest doubt is called the beacon of the wise.

Our wrangling lawyers . . . are so litigious and busy here on earth, that I think they will plead their clients' causes hereafter, some of them in hell.

A person who aims at nothing is sure to hit it.

It's the movies that have really been running things in America ever since they were invented. They show you what to do, how to do it, when to do it, how to feel about it, and how to look how you feel about it.

The soul, secured in her existence, smiles At the drawn dagger, and defies its point.

There is a Yew-tree, pride of Lorton Vale, Which to this day stands single, in the midst Of its own darkness, as it stood of yore.

If you want breakfast in bed, then start sleeping in the kitchen.

Go play golf. Go to the golf course. Hit the ball. Find the ball. Repeat until the ball is in the hole. Have fun. The end.

Patience is a mild form of dispair disguised as a virtue.

Thank You Friend I never came to you, my friend, and went away without some new enrichment of the heart; More faith and less of doubt, more courage in the days ahead. And often in great need coming to you, I went away comforted indeed. How can I find the shining word, the glowing phrase that tells all that your love has meant to me, all that your friendship spells? There is no word, no phrase for you on whom I so depend. All I can say to you is this, God bless you precious friend.

Union gives strength to the humble.

Thou hast commanded, and so it is, that every inordinate affection should be its own punishment.

Rocks whereon greatest men have oftest wreck'd.

Exasperation is the mother of invention.

Free soil, free men, free speech, Fremont.

Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance or a stranger.

Commemoration of Rose of Lima, Contemplative, 1617 Lift up your heart to Him, sometimes even at your meals, and when you are in company; the least little remembrance will always be acceptable to Him. You need not cry very loud; he is nearer to us than we are aware of.

They're only truly great who are truly good.

Atheism is a non-prophet organization.