Curiosity is a quest for wisdom on untamed grounds.

Assertiveness is most effective when least applied.

It is difficult to prove yourself reliable when people are required to wait for you.

Hypocrisy is the audacity to preach integrity from a den of corruption.

Dignity is the reward of holding oneself accountable to conscience.

Being assertive in the home does not produce any smiling faces, but it does bring out a few tongues.

In mere moments of togetherness, families forge their most indelibe memories.

Good men are bound by conscience and liberated by accountability.

Few moments in life are more gratifying than those when the arrogant are exposed as the ignorant.

Fairness is man's ability to rise above his prejudices.

A cheerful demeanor makes brighter the day; as the sun, chasing darkness and sorrow away.

Tell them the Night Angel walks. Tell them Justice is come.

There’s no such thing as a wrong note.

Ye who write, choose a subject suited to your abilities. [Lat., Sumite materiam vestris, qui scribitis, aequam Viribus.]

I started with small-press publishers, who were willing to publish all sorts of forms. I didn't move to the larger presses until they knew what they were getting in for.

I think we should want all of our cities to become more compassionate places, frankly.

My mom was an actress in the local Seattle theater doing experimental plays.

Everything is personal.

Never argue, repeat your assertion.

Banks' beer. There's nothing like it! To Brazil. And to Barbados justice.