Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

A man, when he burns, leaves only a handful of ashes. woman can hold him. the wind must blow him away.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

Thespirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do something to love, and something to hope for.

Luck never mad a mad man wise

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.

Nature's instructions are always slow, those of men are generally premature.

Pleasure is the sincerest compliment.

Neversay more than is necessary.