He that but looketh on a plate of ham and eggs to lust after it hath already committed breakfast with it in his heart

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.

Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement.

I know lots of people who are educated far beyond their intelligence.

It's difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.

There's no such thing as being too Southern.

The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity.

Baptists never make love standing up. They're afraid someone might see them and think they're dancing.

It's better to have died a small child than to be a politician who gets caught in a scandal during a slow news month.

You call to a dog and a dog will break its neck to get to you. Dogs just want to please. Call to a cat and its attitude is, 'What's in it for me?'

Instead of getting married again, I'm going to find a woman I don't like and give her a house.

Forgiveness: best for cleansing. Forgetfulness best for repetition.

The ego is a fascinating monster.

Concentrate your energies, your thoughts and your capital. The wise man puts all his eggs in one basket and watches the basket.

My mom just understands about stuff. We have a really good trust, and she knows I can take care of myself.

We cannot begin with complete doubt.

The greater absurdities are, the more strongly they evince the falsity of that supposition from whence they flow.

I am convinced that it will not be long before the whole world acknowledges the results of my work.

You have a ready wit. Tell me when it's ready.

It’s hard to accept yourself as someone you don’t desire / As someone you don’t want to be.

After finishing the work I start rearranging the parts again and eventually start to work with themes - images and thoughts and things.