Don't underestimate the power of friendship. Those bonds are tight stitches that close up the holes you might otherwise fall through.

Nothing in this world compares to the comfort and security of having someone just hold your hand.

A daily dose of daydreaming heals the heart, soothes the soul, and strengthens the imagination.

One way or another, I think we are all destined to learn the same lessons in life. Universal truths are universal truths. They cannot be changed.

Statistics, likelihoods, and probabilities mean everything to men, nothing to God.

Just pick a goal and stick to it―no big complicated secret.

Life isn't all grand, but it isn't all miserable either.  There's both sweet and sour in every day.  So why focus on the ugly when you can gaze at what's beautiful?  Concentrate on the good.

You will realize one day that all the money in the world cannot buy you happiness. Nor can it make you a person of good character.

What you perceive as a failure today may actually be a crucial step towards the success you seek. Never give up.

No matter how loud the sirens or how numerous the hazard signs, we all touch the flames at least once to prove they're hot.

World peace, true love, and happily-ever-afters amount to wasted wishes, failed endeavors, and most precious dreams.

Nowadays it is seen as a shame, to marry a girl who is a mother, who has never been married. I want to get rid of that prejudice.

Bravery is never measured by the magnitude of the actions, but rather by the choices made.

The best steel doesn't always shine the brightest.

I have also seen it stated that Capital punishment is murder in its worst form. I should like to know upon what principle of human society these assertions are based and justified.

If we commit ourselves to reading thus increasing our knowledge, only God limits how far we can go in this world.

I would rather have a nod from an American, than a snuff- box from an emperor.

By spiritual training I mean education of the heart.

All right," I managed to say, just before I crumpled to the floor. "Let's see what you've got.

I would rather be alone and a loud voice for action than be silent.

Surround your marriage with people who pull you toward your spouse.