To get even near humility, even for a moment, is like a drink of cold water to a man in a desert.

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.

Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement.

I know lots of people who are educated far beyond their intelligence.

It's difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.

There's no such thing as being too Southern.

The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity.

Baptists never make love standing up. They're afraid someone might see them and think they're dancing.

It's better to have died a small child than to be a politician who gets caught in a scandal during a slow news month.

You call to a dog and a dog will break its neck to get to you. Dogs just want to please. Call to a cat and its attitude is, 'What's in it for me?'

Instead of getting married again, I'm going to find a woman I don't like and give her a house.

Be naive and curious. That's all you need to become a scientist.

ANSON: I’ll work on making it enough. And I’ll work at being enough. For you.

I shake my head. "Remember, Mother. There are no mistakes." She smiles through her tears, leaning in to kiss my cheek "No mistakes, my angel.

Being alive at 87 is quite an accomplishment if you're curious, interested, seeing the fun out of life, doing things, having a purpose.

A watered down gospel is no gospel at all

The various modes of worship which prevailed in the Roman world were all considered by the people as equally true; by the philosopher as equally false; and by the magistrate as equally useful.

People who write finely must not expect to be left in repose; they will be molested with thanks, at least.

If it's the first kiss, it's important for the eyes to be closed so you know it's real. It's almost like a Disney movie!

I think I was a pretty selfish athlete.

Let no family go into eternity without having left their memoirs for their children, their grandchildren, and their posterity.