True grace is natural, not artificial, because, however strenuously you strive to gain it, when it is gained it never gives the impression of effort or straining for effect.

If we do not know what the sorrow of penitence is, we have been living only on the surface of life--unmindful of its deep realities, unconscious of its grander glories.

While reason is puzzling itself about mystery, faith is turning it to daily bread, and feeding on it thankfully in her heart of hearts.

Behavior is the perpetual revealing of us. What a man does, tells us what he is.

Christendom, as an effect, must be accounted for. It is too large for a mortal cause.

The gift of a good story is as infinite as the stars.

My perfect guy wears converse, is totally laid back, and doesn't worry about being cool.

The future is now.

Hard work is greater than lazy talent.

It has not been a good day. I lost my glasses early this morning and I had to go buy a pair of 79 dollar reading glasses today. 79 bucks. You can literally get them at Costco, three-for-20.

Ever since I was little, I loved to eat. I started eating when I wasn't hungry. My weight has always been up and down.

It is always exciting to open the door and go out into the garden for the first time on any day.

I love 'Modern Family;' I don't exactly watch it when it's on, but I try to catch up on it when I can; it's one of my favorite shows.

There is nothing more genuine than breaking away from the chorus to learn the sound of your own voice.