A trail through the mountains, if used, becomes a path in a short time, but, if unused, becomes blocked by grass in an equally short time.

If a building looks better under construction than it does when finished, then it's a failure.

Doug Coupland

One may no more live in the world without picking up the moral prejudices of the world than one will be able to go to hell without perspiring.

H. L. Mencken

It's been very hard, after being mostly a mom, to develop an adult life of my own. And not being married anymore, I have to come up with challenges.

Danielle Steel

He knew everything about big Mike Ainsel in this moment, and he liked Mike Ainsel. Mike Ainsel had none of the problems that Shadow had. Ainsel had never been married. Mike Ainsel had never been interrogated on a freight train by Mr. Wood an Mr. Stone. Televisions did not speak to Mike Ainsel (You want to see Lucy's tits? asked a voice in his head)

Neil Gaiman

It's fun to pick a cuisine and say I'm going to research Ethiopian food, and see what it's all about. You find that there are a lot of similarities in cuisines from around the world and a lot of similar flavors.

Cat Cora

He that raises a large family does, indeed, while he lives to observe them, stand a broader mark for sorrow but then he stands a broader mark for pleasure too.

Benjamin Franklin

Youth, with swift feet, walks onward in the way; the land of joy lies all before his eyes.

Edward George BulwerLytton

I've never any pity for conceited people, because I think they carry their comfort about with them.

George Eliot

Trust one who has tried.

Virgil

Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. 1 Peter 3:7

Bible

O, while you live, tell truth, and shame the Devil!

William Shakespeare

All that is human must retrograde if it does not advance.

Edward Gibbon