Lazy fokes's stummucks don't git tired.

Write about what you know and care deeply about. When one puts one's self on paper - that is what is called good writing.

I don't keer w'at you do wid me, Brer Fox,' sezee, 'so you don't fling me in dat brier-patch. Roas' me, Brer Fox' sezee, 'but don't fling me in dat brier-patch,' sezee.

Watch out when you're getting all you want. Fattening hogs ain't in luck.

I am in the prime of my senility.

Hongry rooster don't cackle w'en he fine a wum.

Licker talks mighty loud w'en it git loose fum de jug.

When folks git ole en strucken wid de palsy, dey mus' speck ter be laff'd at.

Please don't throw me in dat briar patch!

Jay-bird don't rob his own nes'.

You can't run away from trouble. There ain't no place that far.

Everyone without exception is searching for happiness.

The conqueror is regarded with awe the wise man commands our respect but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection.

This miracle of me is mine to own and keep, and mine to guard, and mine to use, and mine to kneel before.

Only by avoiding the beginning of things can we escape their end.

Attractive things work better.

In missionary work, as in all else, preparation precedes power. Encouragement to prepare while still very young can make a tremendous difference.

Our goal is to give all Americans front-door access to the truth.

Nothing takes the heart out of a man more than the expectation of failure.

My body, thus, and all my good besides, And all my merits gained and to be gained, I give them all away withholding nothing To bring about the benefit of beings.

In order to get to the other side of the shore, you have to lose sight of this one!