There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness.
The better part of valor is discretion, in the which better part I have saved my life.
Good company and good discourse are the very sinews of virtue.
Genius is one per cent inspiration, ninety-nine per cent perspiration.
I have a simple philosophy. Fill what's empty. Empty what's full. And scratch where it itches.
It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.
I daresay one profits more by the mistakes one makes off one's own bat than by doing the right thing on somebody's else advice.