What is a woman that you forsake herAnd the hearth fire and the home acreTo go with that old grey widow-maker?

Beware of overconcern for money, or position, or glory. Someday you will meet a man who cares for none of these things. Then you will know how poor you are.

I keep six honest serving men (they taught me all i knew); Theirs names are What and Why and When And How And Where and Who.

A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition

Of all the liars in the world, sometimes the worst are our own fears.

This is a brief life, but in its brevity it offers us some splendid moments, some meaningful adventures.

If you can keep your wits about you while all others are losing theirs, and blaming you. The world will be yours and everything in it, what's more, you'll be a man, my son.

I am by nature a dealer in words, and words are the most powerful drug known to humanity.

The silliest woman can manage a clever man; but it needs a very clever woman to manage a fool.

There is no sin so great as ignorance. Remember this.

Never look backwards or you'll fall down the stairs.

The pen that was once a gift has come to represent all that I hope to achieve.

Angling is a sport, so sporting ethics should apply.

I love book signings: kids waiting in line for you to scribble on their new books, haha!

The Bible's historical accuracy is a reminder that while "the heavens declare the glory of God," there's also plenty of evidence among the rubble and ruins.

Unlike flying or astral projection, walking through walls is an earthbound pursuit.

There is nothing you can't achieve if you help other people get what they want

May all your dreams but one come true, for what is life without a dream?

Deep violets, you liken to The kindest eyes that look on you, Without a thought disloyal.

The first time I tried organic wheat bread, I thought I was chewing on roofing material

A goal casually set and lightly taken is freely abandoned at the first obstacle.