Buffalo Hump knew his son was brave, but that was not enough. If a warrior lacked wisdom, courage alone would not keep him alive for long.

Zeal was like gas, most dangerous when you could not see it. The wrong spark could light it at any time.

‎He often envied people who hadn't read his favourite books. They had such happiness before them.

The 1970s, fewer than 25% of US residents lived in counties in which the presidential candidate won by landslide. 30 years later, that percentage has nearly doubled.

Pitching is the art of instilling fear.

If you can eat 70 percent raw or introduce raw into your diet, it will help your health

He could play the guitar just like ringing a bell.

I don't know if you'll see me jumping out of planes anytime soon.

But I must submit all my Hopes and Fears, to an overruling Providence, in which, unfashionable as the Faith may be, I firmly believe.

Never get so fascinated by the extraordinary that you forget the ordinary.

It is always safe to tell people that they're looking wonderful.