Tom Stoppard Quotes

Too much of a good thing is wonderful.

If it were better, it wouldn't be as good.

As far as pleasures, you've got to have limits. You shouldn't have too much of good things, so you'll always have a desire for more and you won't get bored.

I am happy that I have entertained people and made them happy.

Anyone who's a chef, who loves food, ultimately knows that all that matters is: 'Is it good? Does it give pleasure?'

There was no end to the ways in which nice things are nicer than nasty ones.

We need to have a taste factor in our life. It isn't about what's popular; it's about what's really good.

Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are.

Small things make me smile.

To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.

Life is all about having a good time.

Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle.

There hasn't been one show that we did, that I didn't enjoy to some extent.

A good jolly is worth what you pay for it.

The lesson adults can learn here is that the world is filled with things for our enjoyment.

Pleasure is often spoiled by describing it.

All good things which exist are the fruits of originality.

Good news is rare these days, and every glittering ounce of it should be cherished and hoarded and worshipped and fondled like a priceless diamond.

If you are paying attention, then the day is going to be pretty joyful, and a lot of delight will fill it.

I found that laughter was a form of acceptance, and I really enjoyed that and I just - I crave it.

Good shows tend to be more fun to do. If you feel like you are doing something good and making a good show, it is a lot more enjoyable.

I like joy; I want to be joyous; I want to have fun on the set; I want to wear beautiful clothes and look pretty. I want to smile, and I want to make people laugh. And that's all I want. I like it. I like being happy. I want to make others happy.

Those who decide to use leisure as a means of mental development, who love good music, good books, good pictures, good plays, good company, good conversation - what are they? They are the happiest people in the world.

The most valuable live thing for me is when people look like they're having a good time.

Everywhere in the world, you find good things.