Just as in habiliments it is a sign of weakness to wish to make oneself noticeable by some peculiar and unaccustomed fashion, so, in language, the quest for new-fangled phrases and little-known words comes from a puerile and pedantic ambition.

My mom's a social worker, and my dad works in non-profit organisations.

Seth Rogen

There is not a single Muslim leader today who has the courage and commitment to defend Islam and Muslims, they are all in awe of the United States and other Western powers, and are indebted to them.

Abu Bakar Bashir

On the other hand, if the future is not the one you chose then you may have to use your willpower to obtain the future of your liking.

Stephen Richards

Writing a novel is a terrible experience, during which the hair often falls out and the teeth decay.

Flannery O'Connor

I was not born for courts and great affairs, but I pay my debts, believe and say my prayers.

Alexander Pope

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.

Scott Adams

Now heaven be thanked, I am out of love again! I have been long a slave, and now am free;

Jan Struther

Sometimes success comes in ways you don't expect.

Ben Barnes

I have always said, the first Whig was the Devil

Samuel Johnson

The reason death sticks so closely to life isn't biological necessity- its envy. Life is so beautiful that death has fallen in love with it, a jealous, possessive love that grabs at what it can.

Yann Martel

Whenever the press quits abusing me I know Im in the wrong pew. I dont mind it because when they throw bricks at meIm a pretty good shot myself and I usually throw em back at em.

Harry S Truman

Only you can hold yourself back, only you can stand in your own way. Only you can help yourself.

Mikhail Strabo