An immense percentage of snobs, I believe, is to be found in every rank of this mortal life.

To love and win is the best thing.To love and lose, the next best.

A good laugh is sunshine in the house.

The world is a looking glass and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face.

What woman, however old, has not the bridal-favours and raiment stowed away, and packed in lavender, in the inmost cupboards of her heart?

When you look at me, when you think of me, I am in paradise.

Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.

To love and win is the best thing. To love and lose, the next best.

Remember, it's as easy to marry a rich woman as a poor woman.

Never lose a chance of saying a kind word.

Next to excellence is the appreciation of it.

The sword of the Spirit—the Bible—is the weapon God has provided for us to use in this battle between truth and deception. Make it a priority to wield that sword skillfully.

They're the first crew I've ever had and most of them even call me Captain. I'm going to miss them.

Once you sink that first stake they'll never make you pull it up.

You are saved - seek to be like your Savior.

Once he became a series character, I made the conscious choice that he would never act like a series character, never wink at the reader, never pull his punches. Better for him, better for me.

Chastity prays for me, piety sings, Innocence sweetens my last black breath, Modesty hides my thighs in her wings, And all the deadly virtues plague my death!

Shooting for the top will bring out the best that's in you.

God, despite my circumstances, I will find reasons to praise You.

Cut the bondage of all worldly affections; go beyond laziness and all care as to what becomes of you.

High tax rates that people don't actually pay do not bring the government as much revenue as lower tax rates that they do pay.