T[he rules of writing] require that the personages in a tale shall be alive, except in the case of corpses, and that always the reader shall be able to tell the corpses from the others.

T[he rules of writing] require that the episodes in a tale shall be necessary parts of the tale, and shall help to develop it.

I don't believe in everything, I don't trust everyone, that's why I question everything and everyone.

I believe that discipline and self-love are the total secrets to freedom.

If you can't forgive yourself, you think you're never going to be able to forgive yourself.

About 70 percent of pregnant women are deficient in Vitamin D.

Success is the most natural thing in the world. The person who does not succeed has placed himself in opposition to the laws of the Universe.

I am shocked that Republicans can't explain why our technological and economic advantages are the result of sound monetary and economic policy.

Fun is about as good a habit as there is.

Be the person others can count on to get things done

There is no rain beyond the clouds; there is no humanity beyond the compassion!

Bush explained his fundamental concept to me, that freedom is not an American invention, but rather a gift from God to all people.