Gain at the expense of reputation is manifest loss.

From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own.

Pardon one offence, and you encourage the commission of many.

One ungrateful person does an injury to all needy people.

Let a fool hold his tongue and he will pass for a sage.

Would you have a great empire? Rule over yourself.

Tears gratify a savage nature, they do not melt it.

How unhappy is he who cannot forgive himself.

It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are.

A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.

Never promise more than you can perform.

You need your rest to feel your best!

If knock the door once and it remains lock, do not turn away. With persistent knocks, the door will be open.

Most artists are notoriously insecure, and I fall into that category.

To throw the Christian into the furnace is to put him into Christ's parlor; for lo! Jesus Christ is walking with him.

If I am virtuous and worthy, for whom should I not maintain a proper concern?

The defect of equality is that we desire it only with our superiors.

I love bass, I really do. Bass is ace!

Considering the company I keep in this place, that is hardly surprising.

Life's too short to worry about the little things. Enjoy what you have today, not what you might get tomorrow

They're still in good shape, but I'm not flashing them anymore. I'm an old lady. I leave all the flesh to the kids.