"If I were 21 years old, I would go into biotechnology or genetic engineering."

“Beaverbrook is so pleased to be in the government that he is like the town tart who finally married the Mayor.”

Source : In Sir Henry Channon Chips: the Diaries (1967) 12 June 1940

“Persons who have no desire to live have a very slight chance of recovery. We can continue to extend to them our love, sympathy, and prayers; but ultimately we must respect a person's decision to die.”

“Man is a creative retrospection of nature upon itself.”

“It was tough attempting to be social with people who'd rather pretend you didn't exist.”

Source : Heather Brewer (2008). “Ninth Grade Slays #2: The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod”, p.37, Penguin

“Shortly after the end of last season, I felt that I probably would not return for the 1999-2000 season. I also felt that I should take as much time as possible to sort through my feelings and make sure that my feelings were backed with conviction.”

“Between threading a needle and raving insanity is the smallest eye in creation.”

“It is not to be expected that human nature will change in a day.”

Source : Isaac Watts (1812). “The works of the Rev. Isaac Watts D.D. in nine volumes”, p.517

“In childhood I developed a serious throat infection, and my heart stopped beating. I recovered from that illness with a voice that boomed forth like Kate Smith's!”