We just lay on our bellies in the snow, gasping and immobile.

I have not conquered Everest, it has merely tolerated me

Outrage is the special kind of anger you feel when you believe that people are getting things they don't deserve. Outrage of this kind is anger at injustice.

I shall ever despise the man who can be gratified by the passion which he never wished to inspire, nor solicited the avowal of.

Life never seizes to have a brighter side of it. Unfortunately, many are blindfolded from seeing it because they are fully focused on its dark side.

The unthankful heart... discovers no mercies but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and as the magnet finds the iron so it will find in every hour some heavenly blessings!

I've realized that being happy is a choice.

That's the funny thing about cinema, it is an intellectual medium, but it's also sort of anti-intellectual.

In my view, the operas of Carlisle Floyd will find a place in the permanent repertoire.

The grudge you hold on to is like a hot coal that you intend to throw at someone, only you're the one who gets burned.

As I make goals for this year... Jesus, let your thoughts become my thoughts and bend my will to Your will.

Your absence is the presence of godliness.