An interesting difference between new and experienced stage managers is that the new stage manager thinks of running the show as the most difficult and most demanding part of the job, whereas the experienced stage manager thinks of it as the most relaxing part. Perhaps the reason is that experienced stage managers have built up work habits that make then so thoroughly prepared for the production phase that they [can] sit back during performances to watch that preparation pay off.

Of all the cants which are canted in this canting world - though the cant of hypocrites may be the worst - the cant of criticism is the most tormenting!

The way to fame, is like the way to heaven,--through much tribulation.

Disguise thyself as thou wilt, still, Slavery," said I, "still thou art a bitter draught.

Patience cannot remove, but it can always dignify and alleviate, misfortune.

The more tickets you have in a lottery, the worse your chance. And it is the same of virtues, in the lottery of life.

First, whenever a man talks loudly against religion, always suspect that it is not his reason, but his passions, which have got the better of his creed. A bad life and a good belief are disagreeable and troublesome neighbors, and where they separate, depend upon it, 'Tis for no other cause but quietness sake.