Be willing to pass through a short term pain so that you can come out with a long term gain. Don't fear the horrible waves of the waters

Even a best fountain-pen cannot make a writer be a fount of eloquence, but fountains teach to sob with ecstasy.

Being brave meant that though you might be frightened, you would face the greatest danger if you knew it was the right thing to do.

The mouse is a fair treat but this one would talk the hind legs off a donkey.

Dedication to one's work in the world is the only possible sanctifica-tion. Religion in all its forms is dedication to Someone Else's work, not yours.

I can handle being married for my money; it's being married for my life insurance that gives me pause.

Perhaps there was a correlation between taking prayer and Bible study out of schools, and what has happened in our society.

There's a real power in collaboration. I've found that in collaborating while making art, it takes you to a place that you wouldn't necessarily have the confidence to go on your own.

That's the funny thing, she thought. You always want things to get better, but you never know how good you already have it.

I will take a back seat when I know my fame is dipping. I'm not delusional.

Nor bird nor beast Could make me wish for anything this day, Being old, but that the old alone might die, And that would be against God's Providence.