We've no use for intellectuals in this outfit. What we need is chimpanzees. Let me give you a word of advice: never say a word to us about being intelligent. We will think for you, my friend. Don't forget it.

Man, alone, has the power to transform his thoughts into physical reality; man, alone, can dream and make his dreams come true.

Napoleon Hill

I think growing up is difficult and it's a process that I'm always interested in, with kids and adults, they are often on two different universes.

Alice Hoffman

One of the accidental joys of my writing life has been that I've had some lovely, surprisingly good fortune with readers, and I've brought readers to my dad's work. I can't tell you the joy that gives me. Because my father's work was masterful.

Andre Dubus III

Life in abundance comes only through great love.

Elbert Hubbard

I acquired courage from the masterpieces of sages. I came of age by their instructions to keep going, even in hard times. Then I learnt not to despair, even when it seemed that my world is falling apart. I learnt to possess fortitude.

Ogwo David Emenike

I barrel into his arms, my mouth connecting with his. Seizing him. Feeling him. Loving him.

K.A. Tucker

Look no farther than your hand,Make a choice and take a stand.

Shannon Hale

Beauty: the adjustment of all parts proportionately so that one cannot add or subtract or change without impairing the harmony of the whole

Leon Battista Alberti

Mainly, I thought of Barney as a kid. You can always look into the faces of kids and see what they're thinking, if they're happy or sad. That's what I tried to do with Barney.

Don Knotts

I cannot live under pressures from patrons, let alone paint.

Michelangelo

You cannot force things apart that are bound at the heart.

Ashly Lorenzana

Never by reflection, but only by doing is self-knowledge possible to one.

Johann von Goethe