I dislike the frequent use of the word virtue, instead of righteousness, in the pulpit; in prayer or preaching before a Christian community, it sounds too much like pagan philosophy.

Exclusively of the abstract sciences, the largest and worthiest portion of our knowledge consists of aphorisms: and the greatest and best of men is but an aphorism.

Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

There is one art of which people should be masters - the art of reflection.

Humor is consistent with pathos, whilst wit is not.

A great mind must be androgynous.

In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree: Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea.

That gracious thing, made up of tears and light.

The love of a mother is the veil of a softer light between the heart and the heavenly Father.

Religion is the most gentlemanly thing in the world. It alone will gentilize, if unmixed with cant.

Poor little Foal of an oppressed race! I love the languid patience of thy face.

The group of people that are insulting the society with ungodliness are those that are out rightly known with ungodliness and those that try to mimic godliness.

Love Can Left you Up, Love Can let You Down, Love Can make you cry like a lonely Clown

Those who love the rain much cannot long remain dry!

All I require of a religion is that it be tolerant of those who do not agree with it.

We are a society that treats people with disabilities with condescension and pity, not dignity and respect.

Feeling beautiful has nothing to do with what you look like. I promise.

It may be too late for West Virginia to save itself from the ravages of Big Coal. But it's not too late for America.

I'm a workaholic. I love every movie I've been in, even the bad ones, every TV series, every play, because I love to work. It's what keeps me going.

Heed the still small voice that so seldom leads us wrong, and never into folly.

I remember watching Looney Tunes cartoons and having the music stuck in my head.