He had a notebook. He took notes in it. It was always useful. And them Sybil, gods bless her, had brought him this fifteen-function imp which did so many other things, although as far as he could see at least ten of its functions consisted of apologizing for its inefficiency in the other five.

Actual life was chaos, but there was something terribly logical in the imagination. It was the imagination that set remorse to dog the feet of sin. It was the imagination that made each crime bear its misshapen brood. In the common world of fact the wicked were not punished, nor the good rewarded. Success was given to the strong, failure thrust upon the weak. That was all.

Oscar Wilde

Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.

Sun Tzu

Understanding the laws of nature does not mean that we are immune to their operations.

David Gerrold

Violence is unnecessary and costly. Peace is the only way.

Julius Kambarge Nyerere

A smile costs about $240.

Roma Downey

My greatest fear is that the audience will beat me to the punch line.

David Mamet

I have grown up but that should be a positive thing. When you look at a photo album it's lovely to remember being so young but it's also good to know you grew up!

Jenny Agutter

Wagner's music is better than it sounds.

Bill Nye

Feels good to try, but playing a father, I'm getting a little older. I see now that I'm taking it more serious and I do want that lifestyle.

Adam Sandler

Often when He comes, He finds the soul occupied. Other guests are there, and He has to turn away. He cannot gain entry, for we love and desire other things; therefore, His gifts, which He is offering to everyone unceasingly, must remain outside.

Johannes Tauler

I've had some incredible moments in my life - thus far. I hope a lot more are coming.

Dionne Warwick

Peace is more important than all justice and peace was not made for the sake of justice, but justice for the sake of peace.

Martin Luther