Inspiration usually comes during work, rather than before it.

Don’t try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say.

The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said.

A purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved.

I do not think it worth while to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.

Aim above morality. Be not simply good; be good for something.

In all things it is better to hope than to despair.

Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.

Trifles make perfection, and perfection is no trifle.

Everything that truly makes us happy is quite simple: love, sex, and food!

Words empowered by justice can never be silenced.

Some things are best mended by a break.