How much better the world would be if we all gave gifts of understanding, and compassion, of service, and friendship, of kindness and gentleness.

The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.

If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues.

Men take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears.

I acknowledge that I do not understand the processes of creation, but I accept the fact of it.

There is no more beautiful sight in all this world than to see a family praying together. There is real meaning behind the oft-quoted ‘The family that prays together stays together.

When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes.

Perhaps the surest test of an individual's integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect.

Wonderful, glorious things are in store for you if you will only believe, obey, and endure.

If you want to give light to others you have to glow yourself.

There are feet to steady, hands to grasp, minds to encourage, hearts to inspire, and souls to save

Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.

You can't turn back the clock, but you can wind it up again.

While God desires salvation for everyone, God owes salvation to no one.

You deserve someone who is utterly obsessed with you.

These days, the House Republicans actually give John Boehner a harder time than they give me. Which means orange really is the new black.

Often a noble face hides filthy ways.

I don't know if fame will come.

The foundation for our self-image is grounded in the first three years of life. It comes from our major caretaker's mirroring.

It is good breeding alone that can prepossess people in your favor at first sight, more time being necessary to discover greater talents.

Dissonance / (if you are interested) / leads to discovery.