The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.

When Britain and the U.S. invaded Iraq, it was with the reasonable expectation that it was going to increase the threat of terror, as it has.

Many are they who have a taste and love for drawing, but no talent; and this will be discernible in boys who are not diligent and never finish their drawings with shading.

I don't know if you ever really feel like you've made it.

Trouble springs from idleness, and grievous toil from needless ease.