Goodness is, so to speak, itself; badness is only spoiled goodness. And there must be something good first before it can be spoiled.

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.

Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement.

I know lots of people who are educated far beyond their intelligence.

It's difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.

There's no such thing as being too Southern.

The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity.

Baptists never make love standing up. They're afraid someone might see them and think they're dancing.

It's better to have died a small child than to be a politician who gets caught in a scandal during a slow news month.

You call to a dog and a dog will break its neck to get to you. Dogs just want to please. Call to a cat and its attitude is, 'What's in it for me?'

Instead of getting married again, I'm going to find a woman I don't like and give her a house.

Doesn’t that feel safe: a whole world protected by $1 safety-switches.

In all small things be honest and the big ones will take care of themselves.

To cherish what remains of the Earth and to foster its renewal is our only legitimate hope of survival.

I don't think there's ever been any music quite like what we came up with.

Well now, Jack," Hastings said from the sidelines. "I'm afraid you've been beheaded. Not a good start." He sounded amused.

Every first draft is perfect, because all a first draft has to do is exist.

I will answer anything I can with honor, but not about others.

The contemporary church is so often a weak, ineffectual voice with an uncertain sound. It is so often the arch supporter of the status quo.

Games are good or bad as to their nature; all may be perverted.

It's slow. It's inch by inch. But nature always bats last. The planet isn't going anywhere.