As sure as time, history is repeating itself, and as sure as man is man, history is the last place he'll look for his lessons.

You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.

The book to read is not the one which thinks for you, but the one which makes you think. No book in the world equals the Bible for that.

The things that happen to people we never really know. What happens in houses behind closed doors, what secrets -

People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for.

Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.

He turned out the light and went into Jem's room. He would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning.

Things are always better in the morning.

It's not necessary to tell all you know.

Writing is a process of self-discipline you must learn before you can call yourself a writer. There are people who write, but I think they're quite different from people who must write.

...but before I can live with other folks I've got to live with myself.

We’ll have to go back there one day, the both of us. You can show my all your favorite places.”“Silly man, ” I laughed and pulled his face down to mine. “You are my favorite place.

I am growing old enough not to care much for the MANNER of doing things.

Not being able to find the right words at crucial times is one of my many problems.

The communication between the brain and the heart is a two-way dialogue.

Everything is phenomenal; everything is incredible; never treat life casually. To be spiritual is to be amazed.

I attend Trinity United Church of Christ, and my pastor [was] Jeremiah Wright.

Without your knowledge, the eyes and ears of many will see and watch you, as they have done already.

Never trust a storyteller," he says. "We're all of us liars.

Let God fling you out (as seed), and do not go until He does. If you select your own spot, you will prove an empty pod. If God sows you, you will bring forth fruit.

I feel like every great record is like a world in itself.