The prince is never going to come. Everyone knows that

Of course it's better to be good. I know it ism but it's sometimes so hard to believe a thing even when you know it.

By adversity are wrought the greatest works of admiration, and all the fair examples of renown, out of distress and misery are grown.

Okay, using the dreaded middle name is not the best way to forge a bond.

Do not set out to write with your eyes on the box office. It can't be done.

Yes, we can. Yes, we can change. Yes, we can.

Well, any effort to maximize your potential and ability is a good thing.

Life consists in molting our illusions. We form creeds today only to throw them away tomorrow. The eagle molts a feather because he is growing a better one.

I'm Keith," he said, "and you're . . . clearly mad, but what's your name?

And empathy is narrow; it connects us to particular individuals, real or imagined, but is insensitive to numerical differences and statistical data.

The mightier any is in the word, the more mighty he will be in prayer.