The yearning for study was always there. I loved to learn. I really enjoyed studying history. Taking college classes was just something I wanted to do. It gave me such a feeling of satisfaction.

I don't dwell on my age. It might limit what I can do. As long as I have my mind and health, it's just a number.

I give thanks every day for each new day that the Lord allows me to live and enjoy life to the fullest.

I never set out to do anything unusual or newsworthy. I just like to study and learn, and I've always been that way.

I love genealogical research. That's the reason I bought my first computer years ago to put my genealogy records on the computer. I've always enjoyed tracing family history.

Quick-loving hearts ... may quickly loathe.

When much dispute has past, we find our tenets just the same as last.

I've been feminist for most of my life, it is a constantly evolving idea, not something static.

I don't spend much time regretting the past, once I've taken my lesson from it. I don't dwell on it.

Once in a while, I played second base; once in a while, outfield. But those were just pickup games and softball leagues. So when I bought the Yankees, I tried to stay one pace ahead of the players.

Is there any mystery like who you finally turn out to be.

We are born to soar. We are children of God. ... The Fatherhood of God offers a deep spiritual cure for the inferiority complex and lays the firm foundation for a solid spiritual self-esteem.

A man of virtue, judgment, and prudence speaks not until there is silence.

I feel like humor is a part of life. I don't think it comes through as much in the novels as it does in my head.

Climb the ladder to success escalator style