Much more prevalent than physical fear is the fear of criticism, rejection, and verbal opposition.

All sin is selfish, whether it be lying, cheating, stealing, immorality, covetousness, or idleness. Sin is for one's own ends, not for another's-certainly not for the Lord's ends.

As we immerse ourselves in the service of others, we find our spiritual selves and come unto Him.

Men should think twice before making widowhood women's only path to power.

She tried to smile sympathetically, but with her face it wasn't quite possible.

When we are unable to shine that natural light within, it burns us from our very core.

It’s not lost on me that I’m so busy recording life, I don’t have time to really live it.

As a general rule...people ask for advice only in order not to follow it; or if they do follow it, in order to have someone to blame for giving it.

When life gives you lemons....they could really be oranges.

How to fail: Try too hard.

Anybody who is thinking of applying for the Scotland job in the next eight or nine years should go get themselves checked out by about 15 psychiatrists.

In psychology (okay, Twilight) they teach you about the notion of imprinting, and I think it applies here. I reverse-imprinted with athleticism. Ours is the great non-love story of my life.

Mental fire is what won't burn real sticks; mental water is what won't necessarily (though of course it may) put out even a mentalfire.