[T]eaching has been for me an education (Lord knows what it has been for my students).

Nothing in the universe can travel at the speed of light, they say, forgetful of the shadow's speed.

For a Jewish Puritan of the middle class, the novel is serious, the novel is work, the novel is conscientious application why, the novel is practically the retail business all over again.

A teacher is a person who never says anything once.

Write what you know. That should leave you with a lot of free time.

I would talk in iambic pentameter if it were easier.

I like all my children, even the squat and ugly ones.

Absolute power corrupts absolutely; and if you surrender your personal responsibility to a government which promises to take care of you, they will only take care of themselves.

When Robert Frost was alive, I was known as the other new England poet, which is to be barely known at all.

Robert Frost had always said you mustn't think of the last line first, or it's only a fake poem, not a real one. I'm inclined to agree.

The secrets of success are a good wife and a steady job. My wife told me.

Come to the edge.We might fall.Come to the edge.It's too high!COME TO THE EDGE!And they cameAnd he pushedAnd they flew.

Everyone in your life is in your life for a reason, it's finding those reasons that make life beautiful.

God can bless you wherever you are.

Most people do not let the Word of God get in the way of what they believe.

It does not take much to imagine the humanity of people you don't know.

A full cup of wine at the right time is worth more than all the kingdoms of this earth!

I don't watch my movies. I just get too critical of myself.

Influencers are dreamers. They are leaders with a vision.

Coaching is a powerful relationship for people who are making important changes in their lives.

Be still prepared for death: and death or life shall thereby be the sweeter.