In nature the most violent passions are silent; in tragedy they must speak and speak with dignity too.

As fathers commonly go, it is seldom a misfortune to be fatherless; and considering the general run of sons, as seldom a misfortune to be childless.

The mere brute pleasure of reading - the sort of pleasure a cow must have in grazing.

If we do not plant knowledge when young, it will give us no shade when we are old.

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.

Being pretty on the inside means you don't hit your brother and you eat all your peas - that's what my grandma taught me.

Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise.

Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.

You must look into people, as well as at them.

A man's own good breeding is the best security against other people's ill manners.

Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no laziness, no procrastination: never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.

You’re beautiful, just the way you are. Shine on. And dare anyone to turn off the lights.

12% of employees study further to learn more. 88% of employees study further to earn more.

One will never get any more than he thinks he can get. YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES. Look back and see your progress - damn the torpedo, full speed ahead!

I'm part of what I consider the entertainment industry. For my photos to be entertaining, they have to be provocative and new.

Solemnity and a complete absence of irony also mark kitsch.

The meaning of prayer is that I want to evoke that Divinity within me.

If you want to show a picture, just show it - don't spend too much time arranging it.

I think one of the most important things I can give my children is the right to be themselves.

Yes, I know and then in the same time period within those nine years I lost 150 pounds.

Good or bad, everything we do is our best choice at that moment.