Do not worry yourself so much. Take joy in things that are joyful, there is no harm in that.

We are only underlings of fate if we choose to let the wills of others shape our lives." -Thomas Richards

A mind without freedom, a life without liberty, is like a heart without love, a journey without a destination.

Metaphysics in philosophy is, of course, supposed to characterize what is real - literally real. The irony is that such a conception of the real depends upon unconscious metaphors.

The Labor Party is a body that does not seek political life, and does not fight for its life.

You may go through difficulty, hardship, or trial—but as long as you are anchored to Him, you will have hope.

We just always focus on quality, which can be frustrating during the wait, but which pays off when we're done (we hope).

A crown! what is it? It is to bear the miseries of a people! To hear their murmurs, feel their discontents, And sink beneath a load of splendid care!

We have the truth and we need not be afraid to say so.

It is great to get praise from the lips of taciturnity.

Oh, be my friend, and teach me to be thine!

I don't talk about my books while I'm writing them: not even my husband knows what a novel's about until it's done.