I would rather die now than to live a life of oblivious ease in so sick a world.

When life's flight is over, and we unload our cargo at the other end, the fellow who got rid of unnecessary weight will have the most valuable cargo to present the Lord.

Don’t just live your life. Get lost with love and enjoy this amazing mysterious fairytale life.

Richness does not exist in being wealthy, richness exists in having abundance in life.

Mitch thought she looked like an angel might—if the angel had fallen very hard into a very naughty position.

I know all the problems of the schools. They're rigid, they're bureaucratic, they've got a lot of problems. But it's such an important institution, and holds such promise.

Alone also means available for someone outstanding.

In adversity be spirited and firm, and with equal prudence lessen your sail when filled with a too fortunate gale of prosperity.

Most fears cannot withstand the test of careful scrutiny and analysis. When we expose our fears to the light of thoughtful examination they usually just evaporate.

The only weapon I've got is comedy

I have watched patients stand and gaze longingly toward the city they in all likelihood will never enter again. It means liberty and life; it seems so near, and yet heaven is not further from hell

It so difficult to know what the people we love really need.