Frequently a big advantage can be gained by knowing how to give in at the right moment.

Exactness and neatness in moderation is a virtue, but carried to extremes narrows the mind.

All wars are civil wars, because all men are brothers.

The art of cookery is the art of poisoning mankind, by rendering the appetite still importunate, when the wants of nature are supplied.

A general rule for the good use of time is to accustom oneself to live in a continual dependence on the Spirit of God.

All earthly delights are sweeter in expectation than in enjoyment; but all spiritual pleasures more in fruition than in expectation.

The more you say, the less people remember.

The greatest of all crosses is self. If we die in part every day, we shall have but little to do on the last. These little daily deaths will destroy the power of the final dying.

Of all the duties enjoined by Christianity none is more essential and yet more neglected than prayer.

Let gratitude for the past inspire us with trust for the future.

How rare it is to find a soul quiet enough to hear God speak.

Feminism has had exactly the same problem that "political correctness" has had: people keep using the phrase without really knowing what it means.

A fool is a man who believes glory can be found at the tip of a sword instead of on the tip of his tongue. That is life’s cruel trick.

Always have sunglasses with you. They're great for when you can't be bothered to put make-up on.

Come here often?' I asked instead, humoring no one but myself. So it was totally worth it.

I have seven children by six different mothers. Maybe success was too good to me.

It's very tricky to know when to stop. I think there are definitely moments where you feel that is the heart of a scene. When you're working on the script, you're looking for a handle on it.

Learn what the rest of the world is like. The variety is worthwhile.

A Christian ought to speak kindly even when given the opportunity to retaliate.

I want to produce the best popular music I can.