Gossip has been described as halitosis of the mind.

When Christ is the center of your focus, all else will come into proper perspective.

Kindness is like snow-it beautifies everything it covers.

Advice is like snow--the softer it falls, the deeper it goes.

When a man marries a woman, they become one-the trouble starts when they try to decide which one.

A lie may take care of the present, but it has no future.

All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seed of today.

No God, no peace; know God, know peace.

God's answers are wiser than our prayers.

A woman likes a strong, silent man because she thinks he is listening.

Our children are the only possessions we can take to heaven.

With this in mind, Ava tells herself to be present and celebrate the holiday instead of wishing it was over. After all, one is given only a certain number of Christmases in one's life.

And it falls to a true leader to see to it that his or her people have an inspiring vision to pursue.

I have enough attention already. More, I don't really need.

I want to keep making records as long as I can, but I don't know how long you can be taken seriously in rap.

I had the perfect accident for the perfect idea. I was rendered immobile where the only thing I could do is mess with my computer.

Arnold Bennett was a writer I admired. He was actually taking notes at his father's deathbed.

I like strong female characters. I try to write them as role models for young girls.

I am not the same man you found that day! The monster you've created has returned, to kill you!

We learn not for life but for the debating-room.

I'm in favor of any technology that makes my work available to the reading public at a reasonable price.