[T]he governess… looked upon him [Mr. Swiveller] as a literary gentleman of eccentric habits, and of a most prodigious talent in quotation. – Charles Dickens, The Old Curiosity Shop, 1841
A man of maxims only is like a Cyclops with one eye, and that in the back of his head. – Samuel Taylor Coleridge, as quoted in Leigh Hunt’s London Journal and The
They talk of a man betraying his country, his friends, his sweetheart. There must be a moral bond first. All a man can betray is his conscience. – Joseph Conrad
My life path has been a blessing and a great learning experience. Skateboarding is my passion and I dont see that changing. When Im not skating, I love to surf. Im open to the new experiences and opportunities. – Ryan Sheckler
I never ask boys opinions on clothes, ever. I really think, unless you think the guy has style, dont ask. So I only ask my girl friends. I dont trust guys opinions on style! – Emma Roberts