Private sincerity is a public welfare.

Temperance to be a virtue must be free, and not forced.

Beauty is no local deity, like the Greek and Roman gods, but omnipresent.

Every pure thought is a glimpse of God.

Gentleness and kindness will make our homes a paradise upon earth.

Hope is the parent of faith.

Patience is nobler motion than any deed.

Fine manners are like personal beauty,--a letter of credit everywhere.

Paradoxical as it may seem, God means not only to make us good, but to make us also happy, by sickness, disaster and disappointment.

Self-condemnation is God's absolution; and pleading guilty, acquittal at his bar.

Religion is indeed woman's panoply; no one who wishes her happiness would divest her of it; no one who appreciates her virtues would weaken her best security.

Controversial' as we all know, is often a euphemism for 'interesting and intelligent.

I need a man with a good sense of humor and a kind heart.

What will your children remember? Moments spent listening, talking, playing and sharing together may be the most important times of all.

I think, again, neither of these candidates [Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton] is blowing me away. Actually, I would like both of them to get more policy specific.

Where I come from, we're more about efficiency,' he replies. 'A knife like this'll skewer food, smear butter, and slit throats all at the same time.

Regret for wasted time is more wasted time

I used to stand in front of the mirror and listen to Hezekiah Walker all day. I thought I was a member of his choir and direct people that weren't there.

When a reader finishes a wonderful story and lays it aside, he should have to pause for a minute and collect himself.

The true test of humility is whether you can say grace before eating crow.

Anyone whose mission is keeping people apart is swimming against a very strong tide.