It is true that the trees are for human use. But these are aesthetic uses as well as commercial uses-uses for the spiritual wealth of all, as well as the material wealth of some.

The essential thing is not knowledge, but character.

Is it not demonstrated that a true flying machine, self-raising, self-sustaining, self-propelling, is physically impossible?

America does not presume to know what is best for everyone

Because we are continually growing in the Lord, preachers and lay people alike must be open to the Lord's correction.

I was never a fan of anything, and yet some people are fans of my books. That's a bit odd. But I like meeting them.

Never loan a book to someone if you expect to get it back. Loaning books is the same as giving them away.

I've got that resilient thing inside me. But I wasn't a happy bunny.

There is no middle ground in Hollywood; you're a failure or you're a success. That mentality is wild.

Keep your friends close - and your rivals even closer.

The Lord continues to empty us in order to teach us to lay aside all self-reliance, that we may cling to Christ alone.

You do everything you weren't allowed to do in school. Jumping up and down, screaming, annoying people, and people love you for it.

Sick and disoriented, I'm able to form only one thought: Peeta Mellark just saved my life.