Boys don't gush, so I can stand it. The last time I let in a party of girls, one fell into my arms and said, "Darling, love me!" I wanted to shake her, ' answered Mrs. Jo, wiping her pen with energy.

Mothers can forgive anything! Tell me all, and be sure that I will never let you go, though the whole world should turn from you.

Men are always ready to die for us, but not to make our lives worth having. Cheap sentiment and bad logic.

…proved that woman isn't a half but a whole human being, and can stand alone.

It's lovely to see people so happy.

…what splendid dreams young people build upon a word, and how bitter is the pain when the bright bubbles burst.

Young people think they never can change, but they do in the most wonderful manner, and very few die of broken hearts.

Dan clung to her in speechless gratitude, feeling the blessedness of mother love, — that divine gift which comforts, purifies, and strengthens all who seek it.

…she rejoiced as only mothers can in the good fortunes of their children.

I do like men who come out frankly and own that they are not gods.

…having learned that people cannot be moulded like clay…

Writing is both mask and unveiling.

I have a love/pain relationship with her. Love that caused more pain and pain that changed me.

We need to protect and care for our children because when society fails to protect its children, there will be no one else to learn from.

I wish I had known that education is the key. That knowledge is power. Now I pick up books and watch educational shows with my husband. I'm seeing how knowledge can elevate you.

Players who are late say that their time is more important than the team.

In any high stress situation you are going to default to your level of training...period.

Only wisdom and virtue can truly win men's devotion.

The other thing I knew I had was a high level of competitiveness.

Absolutely father knows best, always do what your fathers say, and if you can't find one then just ask me, I am a father and I know best.

I used to do a lot of story writing and storytelling coming up through grade school. By the time I got to college, I decided that I wanted to perform as well, and that's where I started.