Resist the temptation to see yourself as a victim.

Each year, more responsibility and freedom (they are companions) must be given to the child so that the final release in early adulthood is merely a small, final release of authority.

Nothing in this physical world moves from disorder to order without intelligence and energy being applied to it.

Learning how to fight properly and deciding what to fight about are two of the secrets to a successful marriage. It usually comes down to the "line of respect" one way or the other.

The family was God's idea, not our own, and it is still a wonderful institution.

The relationship between a guy and a girl naturally becomes more intimate as they spend time together.

That kind of forgiveness is of God. And if they have it, they have it, and if they don't, well, maybe they'll find it someday.

Whenever you begin to conclude, "I can't win, " and "What's the use?" you've set yourself up for failure. Your pessimism becomes a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy.

But we must understand that emotions are unreliable and at times, tyrannical. They should never be permitted to dominate us.

Highs must be followed by lows

Because he refused to adopt a defeatist attitude, he overcame the obstacles in his path.

All things work together for good for those who are called according to His purpose.

Candor is a compliment

I know my rights.""And I know you're wrong.

We call first truths those we discover after all the others.

Even though were not the most punk rock band, the way weve done things is pretty punk rock. Just kinda say it with a big middle finger to the record labels and do it ourselves.

How many things have been denied one day, only to become realities the next!

I honestly if I get a vacation I'm gonna go and sit on my couch in New York cause that's the one place I haven't been for a very long time.

A constant interrogation.

Everything moves way too fast.

The result of my hard work is that I'm financially independent, I have an amazing life, and I can do whatever I want. I don't have to answer to anybody.