For every bad there might be a worse; and when one breaks his leg let him be thankful it was not his neck.

Good prayers never come creeping home. I am sure I shall receive either what I ask, or what I should ask.

Moderation is the silken string running through the pearl chain of all virtues.

Let others either envy or pity me; I care not, so long as I enjoy myself.

If the sun of God's countenance shine upon me, I may well be content to be wet with the rain of affliction.

Seldom was any knowledge given to keep, but to impart; the grace of this rich jewel is lost in concealment.

Try to be of some use to others.

Death borders upon our birth, and our cradle stands in the grave.

Words are as they are taken, and things are as they are used. There are even cursed blessings.

A reputation once broken may possibly be repaired, but the world will always keep their eyes on the spot where the crack was.

It is not the bee's touching on the flowers that gathers the honey, but her abiding for a time upon them, and drawing out the sweet.

Sometimes success demands a certain refined insanity.

High aims form high characters, and great objects bring out great minds.

When you put your hand to the plow, you can't put it down until you get to the end of the row.

Walking through this life really is walking through fire.

It's the bullies who are afraid, are the ones that do all the fighting. It's not the secure kids that get out there and fight. It's the insecure kids.

If one's conscience be dead as a stone, it is as heavy too.

Perpetual optimism is annoying. It is a sign that you are not paying attention.

However virtuous a woman may be, a compliment on her virtue is what gives her the least pleasure.

Dancing was always part of my culture growing up in Barbados. When I shot my 1st video I worked really hard with my choreographer to perfect the routines.

It was like when you ripped a piece of paper into two: no matter how you tried, the seams never fit exactly right again.