Poor men's reasons are not heard.

All things are difficult before they are easy.

We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.

Charity begins at home, but should not end there.

Light, God's eldest daughter, is a principal beauty in a building.

Prayer should be the key of the day and the lock of the night.

Health is not valued till sickness comes.

If you would have a good wife, marry one who has been a good daughter.

He who cures a disease may be the skillfullest, but he that prevents it is the safest physician.

An invincible determination can accomplish almost anything and in this lies the great distinction between great men and little men.

One that would have the fruit must climb the tree.

But are not the dreams of poets and the tales of travellers notoriously false?

What great deed can parent do, than to pray for their children.

I read on my iPad when I travel. I listen to audiobooks in the car. I read books in my bedroom, where I have a comfortable couch, a lamp and two dogs to keep me warm.

My grandfather could barely read. My grandmother had a sixth-grade education. They were people who were industrious. They were frugal.

Now, let's see how you fare against the Flying Dutchman and her vile captain, Davy Jones!

I've done all kinds of things I said I wouldn't do and, of course, now I'm glad. Thrilled.

I had the metabolism of a hummingbird on crack.

Anyone who thinks designers don't talk to editors, and editors don't talk to stores doesn't know what's happening...It's called crossover, sampling all references in music, art and fashion.

This loss has left me truly heartbroken. Robin Williams was one of the brightest, most loving & wonderful people I've ever been blessed to know. I'll miss him more than I can ever express in words.

He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend; provided, of course, he really is dead.