Either be a true friend or a mere stranger: a true friend will delight to do good--a mere stranger will do no harm.

We never better enjoy ourselves than when we most enjoy God.

Among politicians the esteem of religion is profitable; the principles of it are troublesome.

The judge is nothing but the law speaking.

Truth is not only a man's ornament but his instrument; it is the great man's glory, and the poor man's stock: a man's truth is his livelihood, his recommendation, his letters of credit.

None are so empty as those who are full of themselves.

Only madmen and fools are pleased with themselves; no wise man is good enough for his own satisfaction.

The Devil often finds work for them who find none for themselves.

When we do any good to others, we do as much, or more, good to ourselves.

The government of man should be the monarchy of reason: it is too often the democracy of passions or the anarchy of humors.

A benefactor is a representative of God.

We appreciate most that which we have lived without.

Live life in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Choose being kind over being right and you'll be right every time.

I made it to the childbearing phase without TV dependence, then looked around and thought, Well gee, why start now? Why get a pet python on the day you decide to raise fuzzy little gerbils?

I didn't need to take any fight for the last 10 years. But I've always fought the best and I've always wanted to prove myself to the best.

My father always said: 'If you want to know someone, live together on a boat.'

We are ever surrounded by undeserved blessings. Even in His silence, He blesses us.

I think The Exorcist is the best American horror movie ever made. Friedkin was at the top of his game.

our love for the dead, like a floating iceberg, can only be measured by the depths of our resentments.

Exercise may very well be the most effective instant happiness booster of all activities.