He never could have loved me, or he would not have resigned me so willingly

But smiles and tears are so alike with me, they are neither of them confined to any particular feelings: I often cry when I am happy, and smile when I am sad.

I would rather have your friendship than the love of any other woman in the world.

But he that dares not grasp the thorn Should never crave the rose.

A light wind swept over the corn, and all nature laughed in the sunshine.

I love the silent hour of night, for blissful dreams may then arise, revealing to my charmed sight what may not bless my waking eyes.

My soul is awakened, my spirit is soaring and carried aloft on the wings of the breeze.

Keep both heart and hand in your own possession, till you see good reason to part with them.

Because the road is rough and long, Should we despise the skylark's song?

There are great books in this world and great worlds in books.

All our talents increase in the using, and every faculty, both good and bad, strengthens by exercise.

Like everything else, we know the futility of money only when we have more than enough of it.

Our thoughts and imaginations are much more powerful than our feelings or actions.

Great literary works are not measured by the number of words, but by the impact they create.

The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is because it usually goes around wearing overalls looking like hard work.

When I was coaching with the Patriots, the players pulled a practical joke and I said, 'Do you think I'm Charlie the Tuna, like a sucker?' After that, they called me Tuna.

It's impossible for me to lose because I won't quit!

I know that I am very much like everybody else, but not really.

My greatest blessing has been the birth of my son. My next greatest blessing has been my ability to turn people into children of mine.

A bombing was planned [in Syria], which would probably make the situation worse, but would at least establish US credibility.

The enemy say that Americans are good at a long shot, but cannot stand the cold iron. I call upon you instantly to give a lie to this slander. Charge!