Then trust me, there's nothing like drinkingSo pleasant on this side the grave;It keeps the unhappy from thinking,And makes e'en the valiant more brave.

Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterward.

Vernon Law

And now, because of a song, Vimes, a simple piece of music, Vimes, soft as a breath, stranger than a mountain, some very powerful states have agreed to work together to heal the problems of another autonomous state and, almost as collateral, turn some animals into people at a stroke.

Terry Pratchett

All sides in a trial want to hide at least some of the truth.

Alan Dershowitz

You see so many earnest characters in movies all the time, everyone has a purpose.

Joaquin Phoenix

The simple act of paying positive attention to people has a great deal to do with productivity.

Tom Peters

When you take risks you learn that there will be times when you succeed and there will be times when you fail, and both are equally important.

Ellen DeGeneres

Only in the agony of parting do we look into the depths of love.

George Eliot

All of us fail, but this doesn't mean we are failures.

Robert McGee

To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice.

Confucius

Don't make music for some vast, unseen audience or market or ratings share or even for something as tangible as money. Though it's crucial to make a living, that shouldn't be your inspiration. Do it for yourself.

Billy Joel

Love is something if you give it away, Give it away, give it away. Love is something if you give it away, You end up having more. It's just like a magic penny, Hold it tight and you won't have any. Lend it, spend it, and you'll have so many They'll roll all over the floor.

Malvina Reynolds

I think the most wonderful thing in the world is another chef. I'm always excited about learning new things about food.

Paul Prudhomme