No, never regret destroying something written. Some things are best left hidden, especially if they can seriously hurt someone if they are found.

How can God allow such abominations to flourish unchecked in this world?The answer came in a question, Ruby.God, in reply, asked, "How can you?

One of the greatest tragedies of life is the murder of a beautiful theory by a gang of brutal facts.

That something so obvious as the vanity of the world should be so little recognized that people find it odd and surprising to be told that it is foolish to seek greatness; that is most remarkable.

So much time is wasted on trying to be better than others.

Alexander, Caesar, Napoleon, you all had great moments, but you never tasted the supreme triumph; you were never a farm boy riding in from the fields on a bulging rack of new-mown hay.

With nature's help, humankind can set into creation all that is necessary and life sustaining.

America needs to be able to be energy-independent, and the electric vehicle, the battery technology is one way of getting there.

My boyfriend suggested I write two pages a day. He wouldn't take me out if I hadn't done my two pages. That's how I wrote my second novel.

Free curiosity is of more value in learning than harsh discipline.

And if by chance you have a miserable day, you will come home to a bed that is made—that you made—and a made bed gives you encouragement that tomorrow will be better.