The miraculous thing is that miracles do happen.

there's a lot more satisfaction in thinking about money than in spending it, if people only knew.

there's a natural depravity in inanimate things that's quite shocking, when you think of it.

Well, how'd we get to talking about our ancestors? People think we don't talk about anything else in Charleston.

Having the big picture in mind enables us to overcome the day to day routines that attempt to distract us from pursuing our dream.

The devil has made it his business to monopolize on three elements: noise, hurry, crowds. He will not allow quietness.

As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy. Whatever differs from this, to the extent of the difference, is no democracy.

Children may not notice the positive moments in life unless we point them out to them.

You must ban together with other women of like mind and for the first time find fellowship, womanship, without the need to compete, without having to climb to the top over each other.

You ever notice that? Any time you see two groups of people who really hate each other, chances are good they're wearing different kind of hats. Keep an eye on that, it might be important.

Seeking means: to have a goal; but finding means: to be free, to be receptive, to have no goal.

In general, the larger the breeding population, the slower the rate of evolution.

Birds are, perhaps, the most eloquent expression of reality.

The smile broke across his face the way the sunrise set the clouds on fire.