Ladies pick funny things to be proud of.

You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.

The book to read is not the one which thinks for you, but the one which makes you think. No book in the world equals the Bible for that.

The things that happen to people we never really know. What happens in houses behind closed doors, what secrets -

People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for.

Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.

He turned out the light and went into Jem's room. He would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning.

Things are always better in the morning.

It's not necessary to tell all you know.

Writing is a process of self-discipline you must learn before you can call yourself a writer. There are people who write, but I think they're quite different from people who must write.

...but before I can live with other folks I've got to live with myself.

Some men can be good ' horse whisperers ' and many dogs can be wonderful ' man whisperers '.

NEVER give up on something that you can't go a day without thinking about.

You don’t create a diamond by rubbing it with fluffy bunny slippers. You need to apply pressure and heat. There are enough air-headed cheerleaders out there. We need more drill sergeants.

If you want to be loved be lovable.

Perspective is a gift nowadays.

This is still a young man's game, so we have to stay young. Music allows you to do that, especially rock'n'roll.

Robert Creely's poems have two main characteristics. 1) They are short; 2) they are not short enough.

I learn more with every job and I'm thankful for where I am

We all know that a church is not a building.

Lovers, like dying men, may well At first disorder'd be, Since none alive can truly tell What Fortune they must see.