Failure is only postponed success as long as courage 'coaches' ambition. The habit of persistence is the habit of victory.

The habit of persistence is the habit of victory.

Only things the dreamers make live on. They are the eternal conquerors.

Makers of empire, they have fought for bigger things than crowns and higher seats than thrones.

Rich men's sons are seldom rich men's fathers.

Spurts don't count. The final score makes no mention of a splendid start if the finish proves that you were an also ran.

Failure is only postponed success as long as courage "coaches" ambition. The habit of persistence is the habit of victory.

It is always useful, you see, to subject the past life of reform politicians to rather inquisitive research.

He answered the phone to his daughter with a broken but joyous heart, ready to speak with her of astonishment and wonder.

Lord Bacchus, do you remember me? I helped you with that missing leopard in Sonoma." Bacchus scratched his stubbly chin. "Ah... yes. John Green." "Jason Grace.""Whatever, " the god said.

Tell me who admires and loves you, and I will tell you who you are.

What do I think of Western civilization? I think it would be a very good idea.

I found the offer of a knighthood something that I couldn't possibly accept. I found it to be somehow squalid, a knighthood. There's a relationship to government about knights.

I said, 'George, if you really want to end tyranny in this world, you're going to have to stay up later.' Nine o'clock and Mr. Excitement here is sound asleep.

Cantare amantis est ... Singing belongs to one who loves." (s. 336, 1 – PL 38, 1472).

Why on earth would you want to talk to me? (Channon) My lady, do you not own a mirror? (Sebastian) Yes, but it’s not an enchanted one. (Channon)

Joy and pleasure is at the end of the justice. A right understanding of who God is and who we are in His creation.