We lose the right of complaining sometimes, by denying something, but this often triples its force.

An inward sincerity will of course influence the outward deportment; but where the one is wanting, there is great reason to suspect the absence of the other.

But this is neither here nor there why do I mention it? Ask my pen, it governs me, I govern not it.

You can't make theater happen without actors. The actor is the central ingredient in making theater happen. Audiences may come to theaters to see the work of stage managers, directors and producers, but the only people who can communicate theater magic to audiences, through ideas and emotions, are the actors. They are the only ones who can communicate this by themselves, and if necessary, they can get along without you. But you can't make theater without the actor.

Alas! if the principles of contentment are not within us, the height of station and worldly grandeur will as soon add a cubit to a man's stature as to his happiness.

There is not a greater paradox in nature,--than that so good a religion [as Christianity] should be no better recommended by its professors.

Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not.