We are wrong in looking forward to death: in great measure it's past already.

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.

There is no feeling, except the extremes of fear and grief, that does not find relief in music.

Prayer is a petition.

I cook to inspire my husband to pay attention to me.

Failure is never fatal. But failure to change can and might be.

People keep asking how anthropology is different from sociology, and everybody gets nervous.

One can begin so many things with a new person! - even begin to be a better man.

I believe it is by divine design that the role of motherhood emphasizes the nurturing and teaching of the next generation.

Being nervous isn't bad. It just means something important is happening.

In order to arrive at a personal style, you have to have a technique to begin with.

I've been a good boy, I've never really been convicted of serious crime.