There is no greater punishment of wickedness that that it is dissatisfied with itself and its deeds.

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult

A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.

The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution

Don't stumble over something behind you.

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.

There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.

It's all in your headJ you have the power to make things seem hard or easy or even amusing. The choice is yours.

Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all.

Repent heart, rebirth of spirit.

... it's not just for a friend. I mean, Reign is a friend, but... I like him. A lot. And I'd like it if he was more than just a friend.

The entire sweep of human history from the dark ages into the unknown future was considerably less important at the moment than the question of a certain girl and her feelings toward him.

It is true that I am of an older fashion; much that I love has been destroyed or sent into exile.

Graves they say are warm'd by glory; Foolish words and empty story.

Blind eyes could look at me and see the truth.

I’m not going to be the Alabama coach.

Having been married so many times, I know that one of the few things I am an expert in is falling in love.

Remove but the temptations of leisure, and the bow of Cupid will lose its effect.

Success is less about luck, and more about practice.