The quivering flesh, though torture-torn, may live, but souls, once deeply wounded, heal no more.

Life is short, and time is swift; Roses fade, and shadows shift.

Almighty Father! let thy lowly child, Strong in his love of truth, be wisely bold,-- A patriot bard, by sycophants reviled. Let him live usefully, and not die old!

Daisies infinite Uplift in praise their little growing hands, O'er every hill that under heaven expands.

Sleep, to the homeless thou art home; the friendless find in thee a friend

What is a Communist? One who hath yearnings For equal division of unequal earnings, Idler or bungler, or both, he is willing, To fork out his copper and pocket your shilling.

Tis toil's reward, that sweetens industry, As love inspires with strength the enraptur'd thrush.

Again the violet of our early days Drinks beauteous azure from the golden sun, And kindles into fragrance at his blaze.

Things of today? Deeds which are harvest for Eternity!

The streams, rejoiced that winter's work is done, Talk of to-morrow's cowslips as they run.

If't were not for my cat and dog, I think I could not live.

Trying to erase, hide, discredit, degrade, and suppress a writer's work, merit, voice, and influence―is unconstitutional. Censorship only exists to protect corruption.

Parts of my 20s and 30s have gone by in a flash but my childhood is with me all the time.

It [freedom] rings bells to remind humanity that the most precious gifts in life––like children and love and time––must never be taken for granted.

An angry man is again angry with himself when he returns to reason.

While freedom is a gift from God, it must be secured by his people here on earth.

If you want me in the Hall of Fame put me in because of some contributions that I have made to country music.

Atheists are not Americans.

I've been hit in the head so many times, it's hard to remember that far back. I don't remember specific games.

How different everything is when you are with the right people!

There is no pleasure pure and simple, and some care always comes to mar our joys.