Books are faithful repositories, which may be awhile neglected or forgotten, but when they are opened again, will again impart their instruction.

A lily of a day Is fairer far in May, Although it fall and die that night, It was the plant and flower of light. In small proportions we just beauties see, And in short measures life may perfect be.

To speak and to speak well are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks.

Honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.

The poet is the nearest borderer upon the orator.

The voice so sweet, the words so fair, As some soft chime had stroked the air; And though the sound had parted thence, Still left an echo in the sense.

True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice.

A good man will avoid the spot of any sin. The very aspersion is grievous, which makes him choose his way in his life, as he would in his journey.

There is no greater hell than to be a prisoner of fear.

Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup And I'll not look for wine.

Success produces confidence; confidence relaxes industry, and negligence ruins the reputation which accuracy had raised.

I can't do anything to death, doctor's orders.

Regarding school vs. homeschoolIf it works, send them there!If it doesn't, don't import it.

You never know whether you've already experienced your greatest moment or your worst

There are no real men.

Of course prostitutes have babies. Where do you think traffic wardens come from?

David was the last one we would have chosen to fight the giant, but he was chosen of God.

President Obama has made it clear that the United States is determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

I live, like every real man, in my work.

A woman can't change a man because she loves him. A man changes himself because he loves her.

It's important in life to conclude things properly. Only then can you let go. Otherwise you are left with words you should have said but never did, and your heart is heavy with remorse.