The universe is a vast system of exchange. Every artery of it is in motion, throbbing with reciprocity, from the planet to the rotting leaf.

The bosom can ache beneath diamond brooches; and many a blithe heart dances under coarse wool.

Through every rift of discovery some seeming anomaly drops out of the darkness, and falls, as a golden link into the great chain of order.

It is difficult to believe that a true gentleman will ever become a gamester, a libertine, or a sot.

Do not judge from mere appearances.

No language can express the power and beauty and heroism of a mother's love.

Never does the human soul appear so strong as when it foregoes revenge, and dares to forgive an injury.

Pride is the master sin of the devil, and the devil is the father of lies.

Neutral men are the devil's allies.

Goodness consists not in the outward things we do, but in the inward thing we are.

Heaven never defaults. The wicked are sure of their wages, sooner or later.

I know many versions of truth that explain one fact.

Democratic Socialism devolves into totalitarian Socialism and eventually into full on Communism as people resist statism.

It's nice to be able to backtrack and not be embarrassed by the music you used to listen to.

You know, a dame with a rod is like a guy with a knitting needle.

Intuition comes from within. It's what you know when you're quiet and still.

Home is the best place to be sick in.

I love underdogs, people who have achieved extraordinary things against the odds.

I would love to have a number one hit. The truth is if I don't get one, I'll be fine, but at the same time, the truth is that I'm dying for one, as well.

Idols are often good things that we have made into ultimate things.

It's a sure sign of summer if the chair gets up when you do.