No writing is good that does not tend to better mankind in some way or other.

The greatest magnifying glasses in the world are a man's own eyes when they look upon his own person.

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.

In faith and hope the world will disagree, but all mankind's concern is charity.

To err is human; to forgive, divine.

Teach me to feel another's woe, to hide the fault I see, that mercy I to others show, that mercy show to me.

The best way to prove the clearness of our mind, is by showing its faults; as when a stream discovers the dirt at the bottom, it convinces us of the transparency and purity of the water.

Chiefs who no more in bloody fights engage, But wise through time, and narrative with age, In summer-days like grasshoppers rejoice - A bloodless race, that send a feeble voice.

While pensive poets painful vigils keep, Sleepless themselves, to give their readers sleep.

See! From the brake the whirring pheasant springs, And mounts exulting on triumphant wings; Short is his joy! He feels the fiery wound, Flutters in blood, and panting beats the ground.

Here are the Ten Commandments for a writer: Create, Create, Create, Create, Create, Create...

Respect for people is the cornerstone of communication and networking.

Most people like hard work particularly when they're paying for it.

To believe something in the face of evidence and against reason - to believe something by faith - is ignoble, irresponsible and ignorant, and merits the opposite of respect.

You wouldn't be a complete band without a slightly cocky frontman, would you?

As long as we let the Word of God be our only armor, we can look confidently into the future.

Until the contract is signed, nothing is real.

Part of my claim to fame is that my first film was also Johnny Cash's first film.

music, drawing, books, invention & exercise will be so many resources to you against ennui.

In literary composition a well-chosen quotation lights up the page like a fine engraving.