As we give presents at Christmas, we need to recognize that sharing our time and ourselves is such an important part of giving.

Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.

God is the designer of the family.

Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others

Let us never forget to pray. God lives. He is near. He is real. He is not only aware of us but cares for us. He is our Father. He is accessible to all who will seek Him.

You can be smart and happy or stupid and miserable. . . it's your choice

Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great purpose in heart.

Whatever you do, do well. Be good at it. Stand a little taller. Be a little stronger. Be a little better.

The major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner.

Gratitude is the beginning of wisdom. Stated differently, true wisdom cannot be obtained unless it is built on a foundation of true humility and gratitude.

Somehow forgiveness, with love and tolerance, accomplishes miracles that can happen in no other way.

People in love always tried to match the singles together, but what they didn't realize was that some people were meant to be alone. There was nothing wrong with that.

Everything human beings can imagine has been thrown at injustice, and injustice just absorbs it, and enlarges.

I used to be shy about ordering a steak after I had eaten a steak sandwich, but I got used to it.

He was in love, and people in that condition did stupid, unfathomable things. They were all flawed, every single one.

Whenever you discuss politics, it is always better to use individual names rather then the term neocon.

There is only one recipe for a best seller and it is a very simple one. You have to get the reader to turn over the page.

Mind is the Maker, for no reason at all, for all this creation, created to fall.

Some say his droppings have been found as far north as York, and that he has a full size tattoo of his face, on his face. All we know is he’s called the Stig.

At the depths of that dusty soul there is nothing but abject surrender.

The poet's first job of work is to put bread on the table.