Evidently, I'd suffered an epiphany: the subconscious realization that when it comes to coolness, nothing the human race has ever invented is more cool than a book.

If I have been given any gift in this life, it’s my ability to live simultaneously in the rational world and the world of imagination.

That's the value of the artist... Even when they aren't aware, they're dreaming our dreams for us.

No matter where we live on the planet or how difficult our situation seems to be, we have the ability to overcome and transcend our circumstances.

Forbid that I should walk through Thy beautiful world with unseeing eyes.

Regain your senses, call yourself back, and once again wake up. Now that you realize that only dreams were troubling you, view this 'reality' as you view your dreams.

Man determines to dictate your turn, but God determines your time. It was Saul's turn, but it was David's time. Don't wait for your turn, wait for your time.

Old age is not a disease - it is strength and survivorship, triumph over all kinds of vicissitudes and disappointments, trials and illnesses.

The greatest art in life is to believe in Christ. That art is learned only in the Holy Spirit's school.

I ain't scared to do another dating show, but I ain't really trying to... I've done enough dating on television. I'm ready to spread my wings, and go down other avenues.

Take [preventive] action before things happen. Establish order before disorder has begun.

I love characters that are very layered and complex. It's more exciting and different than any simple role- plus, I love a good challenge.

I was born under the Blue Ridge, and under that side which is blue in the evening light, in a wild land of game and forest and rushing waters.