The public have neither shame or gratitude.

The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.

A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming.

There is no prejudice so strong as that which arises from a fancied exemption from all prejudice.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.

Fashion is gentility running away from vulgarity and afraid of being overtaken

I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.

Happiness is your nature. It is not wrong to desire it. What is wrong is seeking it outside when it is inside.

Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are.

Even ripples have a rhythmTo feel it, listen to their soundTap your feet as they directAnd joy shall abound…

If you have to choose between the two hopeless situations, choose the one which gives you at least an opportunity to fight!

When you are mindful of your intuition, you gain a mind full of inspiration.

I would say that kids are great in many ways, because I think that we are less hampered when it comes to 'this costs too much' or 'that's impossible.'

Given that I'm from the South, I wanted to do something to address that. I have been focusing more energy and resources on addressing those issues.

To make war all you need is intelligence. But to win you need talent and material.

I want my kids to know when I'm pissed, when I'm happy and when I'm confounded.

I felt alive when I read a script and acted out a scene, or sang a song. It was my dream. I'm just very lucky that I'm still doing it and able to earn a living from it.