Everybody has their taste in noises as well as in other matters; and sounds are quite innoxious, or most distressing, by their sort rather than their quantity.

There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.

My heart is, and always will be, yours.

It isn't what we say or think that defines us, but what we do.

There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.

The younger brother must help to pay for the pleasures of the elder.

Our scars make us know that our past was for real

None of us want to be in calm waters all our lives.

What dreadful hot weather we have! It keeps one in a continual state of inelegance.

Seldom, very seldom, does complete truth belong to any human disclosure; seldom can it happen that something is not a little disguised, or a little mistaken.

The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.

But just because something’s been damaged doesn’t mean it’s ruined.

I laugh, because he knew what I was thinking, and very few people ever know what I'm thinking.

Most humans turn away from God simply for the privilege of deluding themselves into thinking they are the masters of their own destiny.

I spent my whole life playing sports and training and pushing myself to the limits.

My kids used to do things to aggravate me, too. I'd take them to a game, and they'd want to come home with a different player.

I saw a lot of good hitters but I never saw a better one than Paul Waner. I mean I once threw a side arm spitter right into his belly and he hit it into the upper deck.

For every different role you play it's nice to have different challenges for each one.

When we have for so long been judged by everyone we meet, just to look into the eyes of another who does not judge us can be extraordinarily healing.

Thou art a cat, and a rat, and a coward.

Be as just and gracious unto me, As I am confident and kind to thee.