There are two way of establishing a reputation, one to be praised by honest people and the other to be accused by rogues. It is best, however, to secure the first one, because it will always be accompanied by the latter.

There are two sorts of hypocrites: ones that are deceived with their outward morality and external religion and the others are those that are deceived with false discoveries and elevation which often cry down works, and men's own righteousness, and.

Jonathan Edwards

'Tis not the many oaths that make the truth; But the plain single vow, that is vow'd true.

William Shakespeare

Those who attain any excellence commonly spend life in one pursuit; for excellence is not often granted upon easier terms.

Samuel Johnson

Men become much more attractive when they start looking older. But it doesn't do much for women, though we do have an advantage: make-up.

Bette Davis

Perfection is perfectly simple; fouling things up requires true skill.

Doug Horton

When I find myself fading, I close my eyes and realize my friends are my energy.

Anon.

I would wear a full-length cape if I could get away with it - I do love a good swirl in a fog.

Martin Freeman

If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place.

Nora Roberts

Public opinion is a second conscience.

William R. Alger

The city is not a concrete jungle. It is a human zoo.

Desmond Morris

By making a comeback, I'm changing the attitude of people toward me. If I'd known that people would react so enthusiastically, I'd have done it years ago.

Mark Spitz

And what cats have to tellon each return from hellis this: that dying is what the living do, that dying is what the loving do, and that dead dogs are those who do not knowthat dying is what, to live, each has to do.

Alastair Reid