It is the misfortune of poetry, to be seldom safely enjoyed by those who enjoy it completely.

There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.

My heart is, and always will be, yours.

It isn't what we say or think that defines us, but what we do.

There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.

The younger brother must help to pay for the pleasures of the elder.

Our scars make us know that our past was for real

None of us want to be in calm waters all our lives.

What dreadful hot weather we have! It keeps one in a continual state of inelegance.

Seldom, very seldom, does complete truth belong to any human disclosure; seldom can it happen that something is not a little disguised, or a little mistaken.

The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.

Regarding war and peace—the seed of each is planted in the other.

Do not support your friend in his sin today, for tomorrow he is getting converted and he will a shame you.

We also have a program in place for low income people. A family of four making $26, 000 a year can receive medical coverage, irrespective of citizenship or what documents.

Sometimes we don't move forward because the people who love us the most unconsciously sabotage our efforts.

I don't know if there is a one for me. I think I might like variety.

That the greatest security of the people, against the encroachments and usurpations of their superiors, is to keep the Spirit of Liberty constantly awake, is an undeniable truth

My books are based on emotions, feelings, relationships. In these areas women are experts, so it's not strange that the main characters of my novels are females.

I've got some of my best yarns from park benches, lamp posts and newspaper stands.

In order to see, you have to stop being in the middle of the picture

Love among the ruins... I'll tell you something, my friend: Weird love's better than no love at all.