The first principle of solid wisdom is discretion, without it all the erudition of life is merely bagatelle.

They that are fated to be fools, have one consolation, that they are fated also to be ignorant of it.

Laws, however divine in origin and institution, would be found of little coercion among men, were the administration of them not committed to mortals.

The character of giving advice often makes us accountable for the conduct of those we advise.

Few people love with the violence they hate.

I sort of have open invitations from a lot of people to do TV. But it's very hard for me to do roles in sitcoms and movies because I'm not a great actor, so if the material isn't good, I'm in torment while I do it.

I've seen people in theaters, and it just doesn't work, because you're talking to the guy next to you the whole time.