What a splendid head, yet no brain.

It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.

United we stand, divided we fall.

Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either.

Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.

There's smoke in my iris, but I painted a sunny day on the insides of my eyelids

A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.

We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.

It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.

A trusted man doesn't flip-flop on where he stands. He says what he means and stand where he stands.He's not easily influenced by fear. He's influenced by destiny and will not be taken advantage of.

We make our own symbols, after the event has passed and begun to spoil.

Less rules, more intuition.

Everyone loves characters that are relatable or who have unique quirks or tragic flaws.

I think having eight kids evens things out a bit. You learn about the world; you learn about the world; you learn you've got to get along. We're all - if anything - very adjustable.

It's not a question of doing the best thing for the environment - the best thing for the environment is for people to stop using vast amounts of energy.

Throughout the world, the family is increasingly under attack. If families fail, many of our political, economic, and social systems will also fail.

Get down,” he whispered. “I’m way ahead of you,” Jamie said from the floor

I just have fun doing what I do. If it looks like a good time, I'm up for it!

Victory is the beautiful, bright-colored flower. Transport is the stem without which it could never have blossomed.