Mortal lovers must not try to remain at the first step; for lasting passion is the dream of a harlot and from it we wake in despair.

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.

Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement.

I know lots of people who are educated far beyond their intelligence.

It's difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.

There's no such thing as being too Southern.

The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity.

Baptists never make love standing up. They're afraid someone might see them and think they're dancing.

It's better to have died a small child than to be a politician who gets caught in a scandal during a slow news month.

You call to a dog and a dog will break its neck to get to you. Dogs just want to please. Call to a cat and its attitude is, 'What's in it for me?'

Instead of getting married again, I'm going to find a woman I don't like and give her a house.

What trouble have you brought to my doorstep, Beka?" she asked."I don't see where blaming me for things that began months ago will be useful, " I replied.

When adversity strikes, that's when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on.

Day, n. A period of twenty-four hours, mostly misspent.

When you're thirsty and it seems that you could drink the entire ocean that's faith when you start to drink and finish only a glass or two that's science.

America stands strongest in challenging terrorism when we do not give up an inch of our civil liberties.

I just sit there and make up songs and sing to [my son] in gibberish. I'm very good at gibberish now.

Life like an empty dream flits by.

Thief, thief, thief! Baggins! We hates it, we hates it, we hates it forever!

When you dance with the devil, it might as well be a devil who can give you your own corner of hell to rule.

Problems can only exist if they have your attention.