The idle man is the devil's cushion.

Good prayers never come creeping home. I am sure I shall receive either what I ask, or what I should ask.

Moderation is the silken string running through the pearl chain of all virtues.

Let others either envy or pity me; I care not, so long as I enjoy myself.

If the sun of God's countenance shine upon me, I may well be content to be wet with the rain of affliction.

Seldom was any knowledge given to keep, but to impart; the grace of this rich jewel is lost in concealment.

Try to be of some use to others.

Death borders upon our birth, and our cradle stands in the grave.

Words are as they are taken, and things are as they are used. There are even cursed blessings.

A reputation once broken may possibly be repaired, but the world will always keep their eyes on the spot where the crack was.

It is not the bee's touching on the flowers that gathers the honey, but her abiding for a time upon them, and drawing out the sweet.

You struggle alone. But rejoice in success with many.

The ego is a palpable body part in an attorney, perhaps the most prominent body part.

Tim Stoutheart was afraid, too, ” I said. “But he went on. I expect you to do the same.

...my sisters are tough. Our strength is in our laughter (Dan)

Without movement there is no Life...We should use our energy to the fullest.

To be animating at the same time, it's the ultimate freedom in filmmaking because you can literally put anything on the screen that you can imagine.

The success of those doctrines would also subvert the Federal Constitution, change the character of the Federal Government, and destroy our rights in respect to slavery.

it was a sly trick of God's to give a man work to do - it kept him from asking questions that God couldn't answer.

The only limitations we face are the ones we place upon ourselves

Perfection is not just about control, it is also about letting go.