The thing that most attracts me to historical fiction is taking the factual record as far as it is known, using that as scaffolding, and then letting imagination build the structure that fills in those things we can never find out for sure.

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest Second, by imitation, which is easiest and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

Confucius

You're stubborn- anyone ever tell you that before?

Carrie Ryan

Many people flounder about in life because they do not have a purpose, an objective toward which to work.

George Halas

We will never be happy until we make God the source of our fulfillment and the answer to our longings. He is the only one who should have power over our souls.

Stormie Omartian

Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.

Malcolm Forbes

If you are going to break a Law of Art, make the crime interesting.

Mason Cooley

Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.

Mark Twain

Do not worry in the least about yourself, leave all worry to God,' - this appears to be the commandment in all religions. This need not frighten anyone. He who devotes himself to service with a clear conscience, will day by day grasp the necessity for it in greater measure, and will continually grow richer in faith. The path of service can hardly be trodden by one who is not prepared to renounce self-interest, and to recognize the conditions of his birth. Consciously or unconsciously, every one of us does render some service or other. If we cultivate the habit of doing this service deliberately, our desire for service will steadily grow stronger, and will make not only for our own happiness but that of the world at large.

Mahatma Gandhi

Growing up, I looked up to major league baseball players, and now these young women have amazing, incredible women all across the board, from swimming to gymnastics to softball to basketball.

Jennie Finch

Acquaintance lessens fame.

Claudius

I had a stick of CareFree gum, but it didn't work. I felt pretty good while I was blowing that bubble, but as soon as the gum lost its flavor, I was back to pondering my mortality.

Mitch Hedberg

Everything has its limitiron ore cannot be educated into gold. - 1906

Mark Twain