The trouble with kingdoms of heaven on earth is that they're liable to come to pass, and then their fraudulence is apparent for all to see. We need a kingdom of heaven in Heaven, if only because it can't be realized.

My opinion, my conviction, gains immensely in strength and sureness the minute a second mind as adopted it.

He was not only a bore; he bored for England.

This horror of pain is a rather low instinct and... if I think of human beings I've known and of my own life, such as it is, I can't recall any case of pain which didn't, on the whole, enrich life.

Joy in looking and comprehending is nature's most beautiful gift.

Work faithfully, and you will put yourself in possession of a glorious and enlarging happiness.

I watched a lot of comedy growing up.

It's very joyful to be in a productive, creative mood, but I find a lot of joy in learning and being told stories.