People of delicate health, selfish dispositions, and coarse minds, can always bear the sufferings of others placidly.

He who knows not and knows not he knows not: he is a fool -- shun him. He who knows not and knows he knows not: he is simple -- teach him.

I have no leisure to think of style or of polish, or to select the best language, the best English - no time to shine as an authoress. I must just think aloud, so as not to keep the public waiting.

I saw the desert, it grew upon me. There are times, when I have sorrows, that I hunger and thirst for it.

all the salt of Turkish life consists of politics and official intrigue.

I must just think aloud, so as not to keep the public waiting.

Without any cant, does not Providence provide wonderfully for us?

Everything was quiet now. It was even too freaky quiet. The house seemed big without anyone else inside. It felt lonely

A light like the glint of water on dewy grass flashed from under her feet as she danced.

The difference between living your life and simply existing is having the ability to think for yourself, then accepting that you are where you are because of the decisions you’ve made.

If I am to wholly follow the Lord Jesus Christ, I must forsake everything that is contrary to Him.

Perfection is attained, not when no more can be added, but when no more can be removed.

Show charity and goodwill to others and it will return to enhance your own life in many wonderful ways.

There's no class to manage people. There's no class to teach on how to handle millions. There's no class to teach us how to manage time.

You might be a redneck if your wife has a beer belly and you find it attractive.

I'm going to be honest with you - I don't know a lot about Cuba's healthcare system. Is it a government-run system?

I think at this point, safety isn't a feeling, it's a process. Starting with trust.