To say, 'well done' to any bit of good work is to take hold of the powers which have made the effort and strengthen them beyond our knowledge.

Be patient and understanding. Life is too short to be vengeful or malicious.

Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones.

Pray the largest prayers. You cannot think a prayer so large that God, in answering it, will not wish you had made it larger. Pray not for crutches but for wings.

O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by.

I do not pray for a lighter load, but for a stronger back.

Jesus Christ, the condescension of divinity, and the exaltation of humanity.

Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks.

Charity should begin at home, but should not stay there.

The ideal life is in our blood and never will be still.

O, do not pray for easy lives.

Music speaks louder than words.

What's unfortunate about buying a pitcher for $12 million is that he carries no warranty.

I hurt with you. I bled with you - not only because we're bonded but because of the love I have for you. -- Eric Northman

Not at all similar are the race of the immortal gods and the race of men who walk upon the earth.

I find the film world very romantic. I want to try to be in more movies. When you're on a TV show and you do the same thing for years and years, it can get a little bit boring.

I try to visit people in hospitals when I can, smiling and joking while I'm there. But when I leave, I just start crying.

Human nature is like a drunk peasant. Lift him into the saddle on one side, over he topples on the other side.

The existence of God is infinite love itself.

I work and work and if I have a surplus I book a holiday.

I have always done my duty. I am ready to die. My only regret is for the friends I leave behind me.