A monarch, when good, is entitled to the consideration which we accord to a pirate who keeps Sunday School between crimes; when bad, he is entitled to none at all.

Love changes what is probable and makes unlikely things possible.

Ally Condie

I had the closest thing I have ever had to an out-of-body experience lying in bed one morning. I turned on the 'Today' programme and item four on the news was: 'The shadow chancellor has ruled himself out of the leadership.' I lay there thinking that's interesting, then I realised it was me.

George Osborne

Men are rich only as they give. He who gives great service gets great rewards.

Elbert Hubbard

Blessed is he who has learned to admire but not envy, to follow but not imitate, to praise but not flatter, and to lead but not manipulate.

William Arthur Ward

It's not enough that I should succeed -- others should fail.

David Merrick

I have tried to preserve in my relationship to the film the same closeness and intimacy that exists between a painter and his canvas.

Norman McLaren

And verily, a woman need know but one man well, in order to understand all men whereas a man may know all women and understand not one of them.

Helen Rowland

Set up another case bartender! The best thing for a case of nerves is a case of Scotch.

W. C. Fields

Strategy is a route to achieving your objectives.

Simon Ramo

What was the point of being able to forgive, when deep down, you both had to admit you'd never forget?

Jodi Picoult

Friendships founded on laughter are always fortuitous.

Stephen King

She seemed to say Look at me. I have done my share. I am beautiful. It is something quite out of the ordinary, this beauty of mine. I am made for delight. But what do I get out of it? Where is my reward?

Evelyn Waugh