Youth is the time when hearts are large.

It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.

A smile is the chosen vehicle of all ambiguities.

I am, as I am; whether hideous, or handsome, depends upon who is made judge.

Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well- warmed, and well-fed.

Dream tonight of peacock tails, Diamond fields and spouter whales. Ills are many, blessing few, But dreams tonight will shelter you.

Toil is man's allotment; toil of brain, or toil of hands, or a grief that's more than either, the grief and sin of idleness.

Meditation and water are wedded for ever.

I love to sail forbidden seas, and land on barbarous coasts.

Aye, aye! and I'll chase him round Good Hope, and round the Horn, and round the Norway Maelstrom, and round perdition's flames before I give him up.

War should be carried on like a monsoon; one changeless determination of every particle towards the one unalterable aim.

Grace is all that God is free to do for you, in you, with you and through you only because of the finished work of Jesus Christ.

When you don’t learn the best, you will teach the worst.

All religions and spiritual traditions begin with the cry "Help!

I've learned... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

I was attracted to a lot of different art forms - dancing, painting. But there's something about music that people hold so close. It's such a powerful art form, and that's why I live for it.

There is no such thing as a successful defense.

The only way to keep a secret is to never have one.

The knowingness of little girls, is hidden underneath their curls.

You know, food is such - it's a hug for people.