The madness of love is the greatest of heaven's blessings.

Not what I have, but what I do is my kingdom.

Thomas Carlyle

You need to do the work to bring the money in, but not compromise standards.

Heston Blumenthal

I regard the writing of humor as a supreme artistic challenge.

Herman Wouk

The best way to prepare for death is to live life to its fullest.

John Bytheway

She did not want to say it, because it made no practical sense, but in the end she went to Japan for the delicate sake cups, resting in her hand like a blossom; she went to Japan for loveliness.

Z.Z. Packer

The planet will survive. Whether we get to be here and enjoy it, or enjoy life as we've known it, is what's questionable.

Ted Danson

The way to secure peace is to be prepared for war.

Benjamin Franklin

A couple days ago, I saw a lot of people tweeting, 'Oh, it's so cool 'Home' is being used in the Olympics!' We don't really get to watch much TV, man, with the concerts every night, but I wish I could have seen it. I really just found out through Twitter and my management texting me. I thought it was really awesome.

Phillip Phillips

When you break rules, break 'em good and hard

Terry Pratchett

Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities -- always see them, for they're always there.

Norman Vincent Peale

The less food, the more time to talk, the more to talk about.

Damon Wayans

If you can see yourself as an artist, and you can see that your life is your own creation, then why not create the most beautiful story for yourself?

Miguel Ruiz