A human being is a naturally political [animal].

It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.

Happiness depends upon ourselves.

Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.

Adventure is worthwhile.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.

Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.

Be a free thinker and don't accept everything you hear as truth. Be critical and evaluate what you believe in.

Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.

Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.

If you're serious about sanctification, you can expect to experience heart-wrenching moments that try your faith, your endurance, and your patience.

Humor and paradox are often the only ways to respond to life's sorrow with grace.

We write until we find our way. Then the real fun begins.

Peace, plenty, and contentment reign throughout our borders, and our beloved country presents a sublime moral spectacle to the world.

Although some people think I am a romantic novelist I have always thought of myself as a rather gritty radical historian.

Desire and longing are the whips of God.

I'm the beacon of hope, and I have mental powers you never dreamed of. Now be quiet.

Having a powerful enough WHY will provide you with the necessary HOW

She is sloppy, careless, and have many flaws here and there, but she is so honest and innocent like she's still a kid.