Apparent failure may hold in its rough shell the germs of a success that will blossom in time and bear fruit throughout eternity.

Nothing was so likely to do her good as a little quiet cheerfulness at home.

I don't want fear or cancer to define me, but it's always in the back of your mind.

There is so much about the process of writing that is mysterious to me, but this one thing I've found to be true: writing begets writing.

All the seasons run their race In this quiet resting-place; Peach, and apricot, and fig Here will ripen, and grow big; Here is store and overplus - More had not Alcinous!

Nothing mortal is enduring, and there is nothing sweet which does not presently end in bitterness.

A lot of reasons I didn't do records with people is because I never wanted their light to reflect on me.

I can still steal a base anytime I get ready.

Ultimately, the goal of hitting is to get your mind out of the way and let your body take over - and to slow the game down

I will never have a life with Gale even if I want to.

This is really a dream come true. To be the starting quarterback in the Super Bowl is probably the highlight of my life.