I would not know how to advise a man how to write. It is a matter of talent and interest. I believe he must be strongly moved if he is to become a writer.

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.

Your mission isn't your guide. You have to find your own way.

Once I started to value and respect my characters, I could really hear them. I just let them start talking.

You know, a football coach is nothing more than a teacher. You teach them the same subject, and you have a group of new guys every year.

High heels empower women in a way.

Death is not the end of who we are. It is only a brief pause in the endless cycle of our lives. Each of us is a spirit that cannot die.

For many people, one of the most frustrating aspects of life is not being able to understand other people's behavior.

Don't underestimate how fine you are.

I didn't really understand that Vipassana is a relatively new form of Buddhism that was based on the storage of pain. So the idea is that every time you don't scream, that's your Buddhist side.

We aim above the mark, to hit the mark. Every act hath some falsehood of exaggeration in it.

Social media is the future, with employers recognizing they need to start hiring people with the right skills.