All discourses but my own afflict me; they seem harsh, impertinent, and irksome

A lily of a day Is fairer far in May, Although it fall and die that night, It was the plant and flower of light. In small proportions we just beauties see, And in short measures life may perfect be.

To speak and to speak well are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks.

Honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.

The poet is the nearest borderer upon the orator.

The voice so sweet, the words so fair, As some soft chime had stroked the air; And though the sound had parted thence, Still left an echo in the sense.

True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice.

A good man will avoid the spot of any sin. The very aspersion is grievous, which makes him choose his way in his life, as he would in his journey.

There is no greater hell than to be a prisoner of fear.

Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup And I'll not look for wine.

Success produces confidence; confidence relaxes industry, and negligence ruins the reputation which accuracy had raised.

On a mental level, kindness and compassion give rise to lasting joy.

In order to have constant success and prosperity it is very important to be focused not on the success itself but on Jesus Christ

The rest of the time, I don't do so much thinkin'. 'Cuz if I did, I'd go runnin' back to where things is simple.

Political judgment is the ability to hear the distant hoofbeats of the horse of history.

I don't know which is worse: that I'm home and so much is different, or that I'm home and so much feels the same.

He who has great power should use it lightly.

My faith is the grand drama of my life. I'm a believer, so I sing words of God to those who have no faith.

Successful programs consist of people working hard, working together, while never worrying about who gets the credit.

I was a very bad student. I didn't know what I wanted to do, but I knew I didn't want to go farther in school. I hated school and was always the bad one; I was always insulting the teachers.

Eccentricity is what's sexy in people.