The possession of land seems to be a greater gratification to the pride and independence of men.

Quite possibly there's nothing as fine as a big freight train starting across country in early summer, Hardesty thought. That's when you learn that the tragedy of plants is that they have roots.

Do not disturb the sleeping dog.

Being a woman is a terribly difficult task, since it consists principally in dealing with men.

I was still enjoying coaching, but there was a repetitious manner about it.

If the world does not shine brightly, even just the physical, sensual perception after meditation, you have not meditated. You have sat and thought of things that were not real.

Everyone only hears what he understands.

I used my aviation contacts to open a travel agency. I used to book Caribbean flights.

Perseverance is a choice. It's not a simple, one-time choice, it's a daily one. There's never a final decision.

Be nice until it becomes a habit. Give thanks like it is second nature.

I fracked over 3,000 wells in my life and never had a problem with an aquifer.