It is important to take the seriousness out of things that do not deserve it. Take the seriousness out of it, and the thing loses its power.

The only thing better than a well-read book is a well-read book only read by yourself.

Reading for enjoyment won't die altogether, but this Ereader device has the potential to repel those less imaginative from fiction. And that could have an undesirable domino effect.

With a little bit of spirit in her system to help her weave the lies and facts together, Emily told the partial truth.

The only thing more interesting than the truth is fiction dressed up as the truth.

We go round and round trying to convince one another that our opinion makes more sense. And the only winner is time for making us look like fools by wasting it.

If that's the example you want set, you be the example.

I tried to kill myself when I was thirteen but failed. That was the greatest failure of my life.

Young lovers. If you get it right, it's amazing what you can share. The challenging part is maintaining it.

No one knows if something works until it actually works. That's why you must always try.

Fear doesn't gain respect. It just makes people do what you want to shut you up and get you away from them.

Worldlings pray to the Lord in times of need, when it serves their turn. They cry to Him in trouble, but forsake Him in prosperity.

Be greatly encouraged! You will fulfil your dream.

She raised an eyebrow. "You got something to say to me, Seaweed Brain?"You'd probably kick my

The square is your friend. Behind every missed lay-up is a tale of the square neglected.

I'm not saving anybody's life, I'm not a teacher, I'm not working for UNICEF. I don't think I'm some big deal.

Duty is seldom liked either by the doer or the object ... And why should it be? It is not often of advantage to either.

Sentiment is intellectualized emotion; emotion precipitated, as it were, in pretty crystals by the fancy.

It's all in the mind or it's all in the head. Surrounded by bone, it's nothing but muscle.

Commercial banks are very good for certain businesses, like loans and guarding other people's money. They're not great investors or entrepreneurs.

There's nothing wrong with wearing a hat and cowboy boots if you want to be a country singer. But when you open your mouth, have something new to say. Have your own style.