The existence of a world without God seems to me less absurd than the presence of a God, existing in all of his perfection, creating imperfect man in order to make him run the risk of Hell.

Economy is a way of spending money without getting any pleasure out of it.

Sacrifice begins with sharing.

Vanity was stronger than love at sixteen and there was no room in her hot heart now for anything but hate.

I thought I would be a sports announcer. All I was was a curious kid who wanted to be on the radio.

A caterpillar who seeks to know himself would never become a butterfly

I remember reminding myself that beauty is an opinion, not a fact. And it has always made me feel better.

This is motherhood for you,' said my own mother. 'Going through life with your heart outside your body.

Small aids to individuals, large aid to masses.

Our Lord God doeth work like a printer who setteth the letters backwards; we see and feel well his setting, but we shall see the print yonder - in the life to come.

I found the secret to life: I'm ok when everything is not ok.

Satin and lace and brown velvet and the faint odor of violets. That was all which was left to him of his love.