But in the life of every man there are influences of a far more real and penetrating character than those which come through the medium of schools or teachers.

By the cross we, too, are crucified with Christ; but alive in Christ. We are no more rebels, but servants; no more servants, but sons!

Although a friend may remain faithful in misfortune, yet none but the very best and loftiest will remain faithful to us after our errors and our sins.

If we would see the color of our future, we must look for it in our present; if we would gaze on the star of our destiny, we must look for it in our hearts.

It is easy to be a slave to the letter, and difficult to enter into the spirit; easy to obey a number of outward rules, difficult to enter intelligently and self-sacrificingly into the will of God.

Man's liberty ends, and it ought to end, when that liberty becomes the curse of its neighbors.

No man can pass into eternity, for he is already in it.

If ever I want to amuse myself with an idiot, I have not far to look for one. I laugh at myself.

There was living in the palace at this time a brother of the great Germanicus, and consequently an uncle of the late emperor, whose name was Claudius Caesar.

For although Claudius had been accused of gambling and drunkenness, not only were no worse sins laid to his charge, but he had successfully established some claim to being considered a learned man.

The address 'Woman' was so respectful that it might be, and was, addressed to the queenliest.

When you are in the dark, listen, and God will give you a very precious message for someone else once you are back in the light.

Pedantry crams our heads with learned lumber and takes out brains to make room for it.

Prelate, n. A church officer having a superior degree of holiness and a fat preferment. One of Heaven's aristocracy. A gentleman of God.

I can so clearly distinguish between the criminal and his crime; I can so sincerely forgive the first while I abhor the last.

Social Media isn’t a fad, it’s a fundamental shift in the way we communicate.

I grew up in New Jersey and my father was a golf pro, so I was groomed for sports, but I wasn't very good, so my interests lay elsewhere.

The umpire signals a bye with the air of a weary stalk

I love British female directors lately.

We can't dwell upon another's ingratitude without using up our time and talents unprofitably.

You are always growing, so maybe the way that you bring the songs forward and translate them is more mature.