There is nothing more pathetically sad than a parent who teaches a child not to hit by spanking them. Well, that, and adults who think hitting someone will solve a problem.

A book is no mere book anymore than man can be mere man. A book was like an individual man, unmatched and with no cause of existence beyond himself.

Don't let love interfere with your appetite. It never does with mine.

See the openness of the ocean. Now feel that your mind is more open and welcoming than that.

Laziness is a secret ingredient that goes into failure. But it's only kept a secret from the person who fails.

I've noticed that people who get married cease to be curious.

Life is measured in achievement not in years alone

The waiting itself is beneficial to us: it tries faith, exercises patience, trains submission, and endears the blessing when it comes.

Consensus is a poor substitute for leadership.

What we all want is public safety. We don't want rhetoric that's framed through ideology.

Too many things are occurring for even a big heart to hold.