Saxton was indeed clear on things: Blay was still in love with Qhuinn— and probably always would be. “Why?” he said to his lover. “Because I want you for however long I have you.

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.

Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.

When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” —

Three enemies of personal peace: regret over yesterday’s mistakes, anxiety over tomorrow’s problems, and ingratitude for today’s blessings.

You are my friend because I saw my ability to increase my knowledge around you.

Trust me. I know what I want, and it’s right in front of me.” Her eyes went wide as she softly gasped. And then he pressed against her fully and kissed her.

My body needs laughter as much as it needs tears. Both are cleansers of stress.

In this fool's paradise he drank delight

Life is unfair. And it's not fair that life is unfair.

Because religious institutions are not afraid to talk about love as a goal, they are likely to be more effective at providing community services.

What if I were Romeo in black jeans?

But I like my madness. There is a thrill in it unknown to such sanity as yours. ~ Book 1, Chapter 9.

The world is a nest of crows; some caw in praise; some caw in derision. But men should be above the reach of praise and blame.

I didn't go to college.