Learning makes a man fit company for himself.

All things are difficult before they are easy.

We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.

Charity begins at home, but should not end there.

Light, God's eldest daughter, is a principal beauty in a building.

Prayer should be the key of the day and the lock of the night.

Health is not valued till sickness comes.

If you would have a good wife, marry one who has been a good daughter.

He who cures a disease may be the skillfullest, but he that prevents it is the safest physician.

An invincible determination can accomplish almost anything and in this lies the great distinction between great men and little men.

One that would have the fruit must climb the tree.

Even your most loyal customers always have a choice about where to take their business.

You gave too much rein to your imagination. Imagination is a good servant, and a bad master. The simplest explanation is always the most likely.

America is such a great country, we have fat poor people.

Interestingly enough after diving to 235 feet in Saba, I visited the Virgin Islands. There, as a pure Karmic coincidence, I met the inventor of the snowboard, Steve Sanders, Mr. Burton's brother.

The recording industry has changed; they're enjoying such incredible success in the pop field

I haven't been in a job situation in which I was competing with other women. As a writer, you're more likely to be treated as an individual.

What would men be without women? Scarce, sir, mighty scarce. Mark Twain Women are an alien race set down among us.

Remember, a person who wins success may have been counted out many times before. He wins because he refuses to give up.

Forget all the rules. Forget about being published. Write for yourself and celebrate writing.

Ideally, nothing should be shown, but that’s impossible.