An invincible determination can accomplish almost anything and in this lies the great distinction between great men and little men.

All things are difficult before they are easy.

We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.

Charity begins at home, but should not end there.

Light, God's eldest daughter, is a principal beauty in a building.

Prayer should be the key of the day and the lock of the night.

Health is not valued till sickness comes.

If you would have a good wife, marry one who has been a good daughter.

He who cures a disease may be the skillfullest, but he that prevents it is the safest physician.

One that would have the fruit must climb the tree.

He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself; for every man has need to be forgiven.

I'm sure I'll know it by the time I'm 80.

The poets began drifting away from churches as the jurists grew louder and more insistent.

I said that I'm only there to write the truth, I'm not going to cover anything up, but I'll put everything in context and get as close to the truth of this person as I can.

I think you really have to become a parent to understand what you will endure to be there for your kids.

Timing is everything. It is not so much about who you know, especially now with the Internet, because anybody can become a superstar overnight.

People assume that I came back to Washington because of the Post, but the truth is less romantic. I came back for a job.

Magic is all about directing attention. If I didn’t want you to look at my right hand then I don’t look at it.

Art is the flower of life and, as seed, it gives back life.

For me to love you, Jesus, as you love me, I would have to borrow your own love and then only would I be at rest.