There never were, since the creation of the world, two cases exactly parallel.

As fathers commonly go, it is seldom a misfortune to be fatherless; and considering the general run of sons, as seldom a misfortune to be childless.

The mere brute pleasure of reading - the sort of pleasure a cow must have in grazing.

If we do not plant knowledge when young, it will give us no shade when we are old.

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.

Being pretty on the inside means you don't hit your brother and you eat all your peas - that's what my grandma taught me.

Modesty is the only sure bait when you angle for praise.

Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.

You must look into people, as well as at them.

A man's own good breeding is the best security against other people's ill manners.

Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no laziness, no procrastination: never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.

There are reasons why it is often difficult to reach our dead. When we do, our lives and everything we believe to be true can be turned entirely upside down.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

People who assume I want to run for elected office may be dealing from a bad assumption.

Quintilius Varus, Give me back my legions!

After seeing Avatar the movie, you see how far it can go to be right. But you kind of see that and go, "Oh, there's the bar now, and how close can we get?"

If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it 'Chuck Berry'.

Born to myself, I like myself alone.

I also like to get out there to promote a positive message about the importance of family and faith and of doing the right thing.