The passion of self-aggrandizement is persistent but plastic; it will never disappear from a vigorous mind, but may become morally higher by attaching itself to a larger conception of what constitutes the self.

I think your life is governed not by the bricks or mortar around you, it's governed by who holds your hand and who spits in your eye.

David McCallum

Superior people never make long visits.

Marianne Moore

After every storm the sun will smile for every problem there is a solution, and the soul's indefeasible duty is to be of good cheer.

William R. Alger

It isn't against the Law to be an idiot.

Cassandra Clare

Extraordinary things are always hiding in places people never think to look.

Jodi Picoult

I've been through it all, baby, I'm mother courage.

Elizabeth Taylor

I must have women -- there is nothing unbends the mind like them.

John Gay

While we are being fascinated by the tales of famous serial killers and how they were brought to justice, the real serial killer goes about his business with hardly a thought to being caught.

Pat Brown

Describing her first day back in grade school after a long absence, a teacher said, It was like trying to hold 35 corks under water at the same time.

Mark Twain

Precepts or maxims are of great weight; and a few useful ones on hand do more to produce a happy life than the volumes we can't find.

Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

I felt sad because everyday I had to wake up early to practice before going to school. After school I had to go back to tennis again, and then after tennis I had homework. I didn't have time to play.

Li Na

When there's that forgiveness present and compassion, it just helps you live so much easier.

Craig T. Nelson