There is graciousness and a kind of urbanity in beginning with men by esteem and confidence. It proves, at least, that we have long lived in good company with others and with our selves.

Words are like eyeglasses they blur everything that they do not make clear.

Monuments are the grappling-irons that bind one generation to another.

The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

Without the spiritual world the material world is a disheartening enigma.

The best remedy for a short temper is a long walk.

A part of kindness consists in loving people more than they deserve.

We find little in a book but what we put there. But in great books, the mind finds room to put many things.

The evening of life brings with it its lamps.

He who has imagination without learning has wings but no feet.

Close your eyes and you will see.

If there is anything the devil will want to keep you from having, it is knowledge.

Why should I forget the past experience? I can only let go of the pain.

Such a funny thing death is for mortals. You cry. You morn. You grieve. You get angry. But death is not always tragic, dear one. Sometimes death is the ultimate expression of love.

Postmodern comedy doesn't work well with very old audiences, because it's making fun of the comedy they enjoy.

Men respect the silent; they despise the garrulous. - Marius

I was attorney general; my name is Meese. I say, go to college. Don't carry a piece.

What is male and female? Is it just a physical condition? No. The energy runs very, very differently in a woman than in a man.

Unpremeditated music is the true gauge which measures the current of our thoughts; the very undertow of our life's stream.

I liked animals more than people! OK, I liked certain people, but the idea of mankind'-it really irritated me!

Servants think of ministry as an opportunity, not an obligation. They enjoy helping people, meeting needs, and doing ministry.