A pat on the back is only a few vertebrae removed from a kick in the pants, but is miles ahead in results.

The truest greatness lies in being kind, the truest wisdom in a happy mind.

There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can circumvent or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.

When we tire of well-worn ways, we seek for new. This restless craving in the souls of men spurs them to climb, and to seek the mountain view.

Divine the Powers that on this trio wait. Supreme their conquest, over Time and Fate. Love, Work, and Faith - these three alone are great.

So many gods, so many creeds, so many paths that wind and wind while just the art of being kind is all the sad world needs.

To sin by silence, when they should protest, makes cowards of men.

Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it.

A weed is but an unloved flower.

There is nothing we cannot live down, and rise above, and overcome.

With every deed you are sowing a seed, though the harvest you may not see.

Freedom of the mind is the most important liberty we have. Our belief in God’s grace gives us that freedom.

Work hard and take risks. Try it before you confirm it is difficult!

You wanted to be the cheese, ” I said.“The what?" "The cheese, the gooey good stuff that fills in the empty space when a slice is taken away.

If you embrace all things in this life as coming from the hands of God, and even embrace death to fulfill His holy will, assuredly you will die a saint.

It's better to be kind than to be right.

We have to choose between dialogue and utter devastation.

I gained 80 pounds for my pregnancy so this is like my coming out party.

If he turned his back on humanity now, it would be forever.

The church is a place where broken people can fall in love with a beautiful God.

I live in the realm of romantic possibility.