Ale Quotes

A true critic ought to dwell upon excellencies rather than imperfections, to discover the concealed beauties of a writer, and communicate to the world such things as are worth their observation.

A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend eloquence, but sets off every great talent which a man can be possessed of.

My father was a psychiatrist and a social worker but he was a very talented painter and musician and writer on the side.

Why do I need succession planning? I'm very alert, I'm very vibrant. I have no intention to retire.

I look young. I heard this said so often that it became irritating. I once worked as a babysitter for a woman who, the first time we met, said she didn't want somebody in high school. I was 22. Later, I realised that in certain places being female and looking 'young' meant it was more difficult to be taken seriously, so I turned to make-up.