If we really want something done, it is best to do it ourselves.

It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.

United we stand, divided we fall.

Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either.

Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.

There's smoke in my iris, but I painted a sunny day on the insides of my eyelids

A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.

We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.

It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.

She lit my soul and inhaled deeplyFlicking my ashes occasionally.

The opposite of an idealist is too often a man without love.

Only the first swath cut by the scythe is difficult.

I do so hate finishing books. I would like to go on with them for years.

Pop music is a fashion, and fashions come and go. The public retires you as their tastes change.

I have a wife and two boys. One is 18 and the other is 14. The 18-year old is getting ready for college next year and he made a decision to run track. He runs a lot like Michael Johnson.

For most people, lack of consistent, persistent effort is the biggest obstacle.

You know you've completely descended into madness when the matter of shampoo has ascended to philosophical heights.

When God is made the master of a family, he disorders the disorderly.

Solvency feels better than anything you can spend money on.