"Science has not yet taught us if madness is or is not the sublimity of the intelligence."

"Stupidity is a talent for misconception."

"Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears."

"It is by no means an irrational fancy that, in a future existence, we shall look upon what we think our present existence, as a dream."

"With me poetry has not been a purpose, but a passion."

"years of love have been forgot, in the hatred of a minute."

The thing about Uggs is that they're so comfortable. Once you've worn them, you don't want to go back.

Men always look smart in a well-fitted, tailored suit. Conversely, they can be incredibly handsome in jeans combined with a cashmere jumper or a beaten-up leather jacket or even just a cotton T-shirt.

My worst date would be with someone nervous who has nothing to say. I like people who inspire me.

I have Vie Luxe candles in every room. In 2006 I spent the month of August in Sardinia, and the scent reminds me of the wonderful time we had.

"Resolve to be thyself; and know that who finds himself, loses his misery."

"And we forget because we must and not because we will."

"If you put off everything till you're sure of it, you'll never get anything done."

"You will soon break the bow if you keep it always stretched."

"Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that."

"Repetition of the same thought or physical action develops into a habit which, repeated frequently enough, becomes an automatic reflex."

"Cushion the painful effects of hard blows by keeping the enthusiasm going strong, even if doing so requires struggle."

"You would think that economy would be one of the easiest habits in the world to break but it isn't."

"The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism."

"Problems are to the mind what exercise is to the muscles, they toughen and make strong"

"We tend to get what we expect."

"It's always too early to quit."

"There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment."

"Enthusiasm releases the drive to carry you over obstacles and adds significance to all you do"