All the glory of the world would be buried in oblivion, unless God had provided mortals with the remedy of books.

Books delight us when prosperity smiles upon us; they comfort us inseparably when stormy fortune frowns on us.

A library of wisdom, then, is more precious than all wealth, and all things that are desirable cannot be compared to it.

Books alone are liberal and free; they give to all who ask; they emancipate all who serve them faithfully.

Books appear to be the most immediate instruments of speculative delight.

All the glory of the world would be buried in oblivion unless God had provided mortals with the remedy of books.

The world of books is heavenly paradise.

True faith and suffering frequently go hand-in-hand . . .Living for Christ, walking in His way, will not be an easy path.

The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.

God made life simple. It is man who complicates it.

Never throw fruit at someone who understands the theatrics of the situation better than you do.

I know how important it is to have a helping hand. In my childhood I had difficult times because of hormonal problems. If I hadn't had support, I wouldn't have been able to fulfill my dreams.

The name of peace is sweet, the thing itself is most salutary.

Hey, Sunshine, your friend’s awake. What’s his name? (Starla) I don’t know, Starla. I didn’t ask. (Sunshine) You look like a Steve. Are you hungry, Steve? (Starla)

What happened, and what might have happened?

Life is a peephole, a single tiny entry onto a vastness--how can I not dwell on this brief, cramped view of things? This peephole is all I've got!