I don't think anyone could write about another culture and get it 100 percent accurate.

What a pity every child couldn't learn to read under a willow tree.

It takes a lot of grace and maturity to simply forgive, but a lot of healing takes place when you do.

the demons that make a person afraid are the hardest to cast out.

There is no escape if love is not there

She snatched at the dream that had comforted her for so long. It was faded and thin, like a letter too often read.

Each day is precious when we consider what we can do to serve God and His Kingdom.

Remember to say what you mean, but don't say it meanly.

God uses the flawed, the failures, and the imperfect to accomplish His perfect will.

Expectations destroy our peace of mind. They are future disappointments, planned out in advance.

Writing is no dying art form in America because most published writers here accept the wisdom and the necessity of encouraging the talent that follows in their footsteps.

If you are capable, but not available, nature will raise a person with lesser ability to replace you soon.

Don't push, don't resist. Let it happen. Nature will align everything.

Few realize how loud their expressions really are. Be kind with what you wordlessly say.

The whole process of winning the pageant has been so amazing, I'm really excited to move forward into all kinds of projects.

People tend to forget that we tie our life history to music like the soundtrack to your life in many more ways than just having a hit record on the radio.

It feels good to know that I am safe and I am loved.

Let the welfare of the people be the ultimate law.

I still think we have a long way to go on rebuilding a culture of cooking. Everyday simple cooking.

It's painful to watch your parents not be in control of things.

For character, to prepare for the inevitable I recommend selections from [Ralph Waldo] Emerson. His writings have done for me far more than all other reading.