The noise resembles the roar of heavy, distant surf. Standing on the stirring ice one can imagine it is disturbed by the breathing and tossing of a mighty giant below.

I chose life over death for myself and my friends... I believe it is in our nature to explore, to reach out into the unknown. The only true failure would be not to explore at all.

If you're a leader, a fellow that other fellows look to, you've got to keep going.

Difficulties are just things to overcome after all.

By endurance we conquer.

I have often marveled at the thin line which separates success from failure.

Optimism is true moral courage.

A man must shape himself to a new mark directly the old one goes to ground.

When things are easy, I hate it.

Superhuman effort isn't worth a damn unless it achieves results.

I called to the other men that the sky was clearing, and then a moment later I realized that what I had seen was not a rift in the clouds but the white crest of an enormous wave.

We endure hardships by God’s grace.

People from all walks of life are searching for answers to life’s problems. I believe the Bible has the answer to man’s deepest needs.

Not knowing when the dawn will comeI open every door.

The important thing is that we recognize our President's leadership, that he is not saying: I am going to walk away from this. He is saying: I am going to do the right thing.

Faith embraces many truths which seem to contradict each other.

Actions speak louder than words, and it's no more true than with your kids.

You should never stick something that you are allergic to into your mouth, especially if that thing is cats.

I wanted to learn how to skate backwards and they wouldn't help me and they went off and left me on my own.

There is a big difference between storytelling and being alive. Those are the two things that I prefer in life - telling stories and being alive.

It is impossible not to love someone who makes toast for you....Once the warm, salty butter has hit your tongue, you are smitten. Putty in their hands.