“He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.”

Those who cry the loudest are not always the ones who are hurt the most.

Poverty with security is better than plenty in the midst of fear and uncertainty.

After all is said and done, more is said than done.

I can’t be friends with a man who blows hot and cold with the same breath.

Do nothing without regard to the consequences.

A man who looks to his friends for help will take his time about a thing.

Don’t let your special character and values, the secret that you know and no one else does, the truth – don’t let that get swallowed up by the great chewing complacency.

We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.

Great determination can overcome most odds.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

What is most truly valuable is often underrated.

Uninvited guests are often most welcome when they leave.

In critical moments even the very powerful have need of the weakest.

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

Whoever neglects old friends for the sake of new, lose both.

Much wants more and loses all.

Love is not a thing, it is not lost when given. You can offer your love completely to hundreds of people and still retain the same love you had originally.

Nature hath given men one tongue but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak.

Man cannot live by coffee alone, but he will give it a damn good try.

If you can’t give me poetry, can’t you give me poetical science?

Love is cheering and sharing and compassion and giving and receiving. Love is an action thing more than a word thing, that brings comfort or joy or relief to anyone or anything.

Give much, even if you’ve been given little.

Never say that I have taken it, only that I have given it back.

As a writer, as a creator, I’m giving you my experiences. But just take what I give you. You ain’t got to pry beyond that.