Painting for a whole morning gives one as excellent an appetite for one's dinner, as old Abraham Tucker acquired for his by riding over Banstead Downs.

The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.

A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming.

There is no prejudice so strong as that which arises from a fancied exemption from all prejudice.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.

Fashion is gentility running away from vulgarity and afraid of being overtaken

I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.

Only people you trust can ever really betray you, Amber.

I was stupid, mad and dead, but the Lord Jesus saved me from my stupidity.

The man who has confidence in himself gains the confidence of others.

I am convinced that everyone can develop a good heart and a sense of universal responsibility with or without religion.

We've had fiction from the time of cave drawings. I think fiction, storytelling, and narrative in general will always exist in some form.

Sooner or later, we must all accept the fact that in a relationship, the only person you are dealing with is yourself.

Pack is built on the bonds of family, of mating, of love. You come first. You always will.

I make sure I always surround myself with good, down to earth, fun, real people, who always keep me grounded.

With age comes wisdom and confidence, and I don't feel like I'm seeking approval as much as I used to from other people.