Democracy in China is like Viagra; no such thing as free elections.

I began drinking alcohol at the age of thirteen and gave it up in my fifty sixth year; it was like going straight from puberty to a mid-life crisis.

The toughest workout can never match the pain of being out of work.

Fairest and best adorned is she Whose clothing is humility.

The Dove, on silver pinions, winged her peaceful way.

Hope against hope, and ask till ye receive.

Blue thou art, intensely blue; Flower, whence came thy dazzling hue?

Eternity: a moment standing still for ever.

Here hyacinths of heavenly blue, shook their rich tresses to the morn.

Joys too exquisite to last, And yet more exquisite when past.

'Tis human actions paint the chart of time.