The man who persists in knocking will succeed in entering.

I went out into the garden in the morning dusk, When sorrow enveloped me like a cloud; And the breeze brought to my nostril the odor of spices, As balm of healing for a sick soul.

Love blinds us to faults, hatred to virtues.

Dive into the sea of thought, and find there pearls beyond price.

A book is a most delightful companion. It gives, and does not take.

Bitter is wine, but it sweetens all bitterness.

A proverb has three characteristics: few words, good sense, and a fine image.

Who ignores the time walks in darkness, and who explores it is illumined by a great light.

Words are like bodies; meanings are like souls.

Beware the man who has two faces and two hearts.

Sorrow shatters my heart; And men distress it with blame, Because it follows love.

No, this trick won't work... How on earth are you ever going to explain in terms of chemistry and physics so important a biological phenomenon as first love?

If people knew who the angels were, they would be very nice when they saw one and would still do their same evil garbage when they thought none were around. Knowing who they are defeats the purpose.

The real test of compassion is not what we say in abstract discussions but how we conduct ourselves in daily life.

A warrior feeds his body well; he trains it; works on it. Where he lacks knowledge, he studies. But above all he must believe. He must believe in his strength of will, of purpose, of heart and soul.

Sometimes my colleagues joke and call me Hannah.

At the end of the day I have to please myself. And I've made a record to please myself.

I think the officials and NFL owners are playing to the type of game that people want to see.

Ask yourself this: If there was zero chance of failure, what would you do? Now, go do that.

On the wall of our life together hung a gun waiting to be fired in the final act.

I've recorded songs that are prayers in different styles, not just in the traditional gospel style that can help and comfort them. It's the words that matter most.