Every parent is at some time the father of the unreturned prodigal, with nothing to do but keep his house open to hope.

There's nothing wrong with sobriety in moderation.

The day will happen whether or not you get up.

Let our love be like an arch- two weaknesses leaning together to form one strength.

Gentility is what is left over from rich ancestors after the money is gone.

You don't have to suffer to be a poet; adolescence is enough suffering for anyone.

Men marry what they need. I marry you.

Fermentation and civilization are inseparable.

Written by a sponge dipped in warm milk and sprinkled with sugar.

The classroom should be an entrance into the world, not an escape from it.

The reader deserves an honest opinion. If he doesn't deserve it, give it to him anyhow.

I love these pet names, " she said, gazing soulfully up into his eyes, "Nitwit. Sap skull. Termagant. How they make my heart flutter!

The Universe did not ask for justification before it came into existence.

I was not sorry for loving Charleston or for leaving it. Geography had made me who I was.

While at first it seemed like a depressing realization, I soon realized that makeup is powerful - it's every woman's secret weapon.

If you want to touch the hearts of people you can't do that with newspapers or with radio, you have to do it with TV.

I am continually trying to find meaning in the world. If we cannot find some ultimate significance or value in our lives, we fall very easily into despair.

The favorites of fortune or of fame topple from their pedestals before our eyes without diverting us from ambition.

I began taking liberties a long time ago; now it is standard practice for most directors to ignore the rules.

I love Starbucks. Maybe thats a bit sad. But I definitely need my caffeine. Its what gets me out of bed in the morning.

I feel a sudden clear focus and perspective. There is no time for anything inessential.