The proof of how real Jesus knew hell to be is that He came to earth to save us from it.

May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.

When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned.

God will not permit any troubles to come upon us, unless He has a specific plan by which great blessing can come out of the difficulty.

Lord, where we are wrong, make us willing to change; where we are right, make us easy to live with.

Most of us know perfectly well what we ought to do; our trouble is that we do not want to do it.

A different world cannot be built by indifferent people.

Unless we stand for something, we shall fall for anything.

God hasn't given up on you. He can still do great things for you, in you, and through you. God is ready and waiting and able. What about you, and me?

Teach us, O Lord, the disciplines of patience, for to wait is often harder than to work.

With every mistake, we must surely be learning.

Strive not for perfection..but for lives and loves that matter.

I could always flip between emotions and be available to suddenly do something new. I think it's a part of playing, and you hang onto it when you're a kid.

Every view, and every object I studied attentively, by viewing them again and again on every side, for I was anxious to make a lasting impression of it on my imagination.

Parents must lead by example. Don't use the cliche; do as I say and not as I do. We are our children's first and most important role models.

I went to Europe and, as I've been told, ate my way out of a career.

All of the advice that I give, I'm not an expert by any means, but it's just my opinion. So if somebody likes me or likes y style or my career, I think they should have that feeling.

I'm pretty transparent and have no problem sharing my weaknesses.

Since when have we Americans been expected to bow submissively to authority and speak with awe and reverence to those who represent us?