There is no doubt such a thing as chance, but I see no reason why Providence should not make use of it.

The only true source of politeness is consideration.

The proverb answers where the sermon fails.

He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of censure is the death of genius.

Stagnation is something worse than death. It is corruption, also.

Genius is the very eye of intellect and the wing of thought; it is always in advance of its time, and is the pioneer for the generation which it precedes.

It should console us for the fact that sin has not totally disappeared from the world, that the saints are not wholly deprived of employment.

I believe that economists put decimal points in their forecasts to show they have a sense of humor.

The dread of criticism is the death of genius.

Our true acquisitions lie only in our charities - we gain only as we give.

The true law of the race is progress and development. Whenever civilization pauses in the march of conquest, it is overthrown by the barbarian.

There is always exception to every rule.

Music gives inspiration...one that sounds windy with humming sound, such can put you in a trance, only to come back and discover some witty ideas.

Moment by moment, in life's winter, life frozeEchoing a history of blues, a milestone roseFrom A Farewell A welcome

Because if she let go of her grief even for a minute it would only hit her harder when she bumped into it again.

I certainly didn't want to date. I was through with guys.

With participation in politics so low at the moment I think Christians should ensure their views are represented at all levels and not leave it to others.

Why was it that pride and foolishness were so often close companions?

The last thing a real cop wants to do is write a ticket. That's the truth.

A lot of actresses will just go, "I'm 35." And I thought, " I'm not doing that." I like being 40.

And if you don't have your ears open, you're not going to be able to figure out what you should be doing.