the heart that is truly virtuous is ever inclined to pity and forgive the errors of its fellow-creatures.

While discretion points out the impropriety of my conduct, inclination urges me on to ruin.

The very basis of true peace of mind is a benevolent wish to see all the world as happy as one's self.

Tis emblematic, the rose of youth and health soon fades when watered by the tear of affliction.

She had on a blue bonnet, and with a pair of lovely eyes of the same colour, has contrived to make me feel devilish odd about the heart.

A wise person knows that he should not allow his roots to grow too deep in this world, for the deeper they grow here, the shallower they become in spirituality.

The brighter the light, the darker the shadow.

I think all good architecture should challenge you, make you start asking questions. You don't have to understand it. You may not like it. That's OK.

Obstacles come to instruct, not obstruct.

I was 46 when 'Cold Mountain' came out. I was settled. We had a nice house in Raleigh and a horse farm.

Men and women are different. I don't think men grow a brain until 26 or even 30. Girls mature a lot quicker.

We are all missionaries. Wherever we go we either bring people nearer to Christ or we repel them from Christ.

You can make them so small that they almost disappear, but I think headlights are also part of the face of a car.

Shane talking to Claire - "Hang on - Slow down. I'm not going anywhere. You know that, right? You don't have to put out to keep me here. Well, as long as you eventually..." "Shut up" Claire said.

Triple 6 Mafia and Mystikal in Atlanta was one of my first shows. I remember how sweaty and smashed up everybody was, and it was so punk rock.