A proper secrecy is the only mystery of able men; mystery is the only secrecy of weak and cunning ones.

As fathers commonly go, it is seldom a misfortune to be fatherless; and considering the general run of sons, as seldom a misfortune to be childless.

The mere brute pleasure of reading - the sort of pleasure a cow must have in grazing.

If we do not plant knowledge when young, it will give us no shade when we are old.

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.

Being pretty on the inside means you don't hit your brother and you eat all your peas - that's what my grandma taught me.

Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise.

Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.

You must look into people, as well as at them.

A man's own good breeding is the best security against other people's ill manners.

Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no laziness, no procrastination: never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.

The best preparation for a better life next year is a full complete harmonious joyous life this year.

You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense.

When you get to all right, take a good look around and get used to it, because that may be as far as you're gonna go.

The person who killed my son, I have no animosity for that person at all.

Look into the windows of my soul. The eyes never lie, they bloodshot red.

I'll be writing until I can't write anymore. It's a compulsion with me. I love writing.

Oh, I am a prompt person!

A friend of mine who passed through a most severe trial, when I discussed it with him, he said simply, if it’s fair, it isn’t a trial.

You are not trying to find the answer to a question, you are simply trying to confirm something you desperately want to believe; That everyone is evil. ” Chantal

I never heard so much content in so short a period.