They stopped next at a bookstore. "Oh, what a delicious smell of new books!" said Ellen, as they entered. "Mamma, if it wasn't for one thing, I should say I never was so happy in my life.

I gave you my heart, but it wasn't enough.

In making friends, she was wary of people who foster dependency and feed on it. She had been involved with a few--the blind attract them, and they are the enemy.

I just can't get over how much babies cry. I really had no idea what I was getting into. To tell you the truth, I thought it would be more like getting a cat.

In the Arctic I met some Russian sailors on a submarine and they chorused, "Gordon's alive!"

Nobody is too important to lead the initiative you say is important.

Christmas is a time to mark our progress through this earthly journey. Because of Christmas, this we know: Christ was born for us. He is love, and the plans he has for us always surpass our own.

The gifts of God should be enjoyed by all citizens in Mississippi.

Music is a beautiful thing to listen to. It is not a thing to preach to others about, it’s not a cause. It is what it is-and that’s a beautiful artform.

You can be stupid once, but idiotic to do it again. I'll settle for being stupid.

I've forgotten more about national security than George W. Bush will ever learn.