Antonio: Will you stay no longer? nor will you not that I go with you? Sebastian: By your patience, no. My stars shine darkly over me; the malignancy of my fate might, perhaps, distemper yours; ther...
A block from his hotel, Gary cleared his throat. I thought you said going back to my room might be dangerous. Life is dangerous, Gary, Gregori said softly. You are , remember? Savannah’s laughter rang...
My favourite room in my house is easily the top room, which is a bedroom but also a bathroom, with a big, wooden carved bath, two huge fireplaces and a raised bit in the corner for performances. I've...
You cannot spend money in luxury without doing good to the poor. Nay, you do more good to them by spending it in luxury, than by giving it; for by spending it in luxury, you make them exert industry,...
A government is not legitimate merely because it exists.
With Pearl Jam, everybody is so good at what they do, it's hard to get up the courage to say, 'Can I sing this part,' or, 'I want to play guitar.'
I really don't like the gym. I like experiences, so I take any chance I get to go on a bicycle or on a hike.
The Analytical Engine does not occupy common ground with mere 'calculating machines.' It holds a position wholly its own, and the considerations it suggests are more interesting in their nature.
There will be something anguish or elation that is peculiar to this day alone. I rise from sleep and say: Hail to the morning! Come down to me my beautiful unknown.
As well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.
Governments exist to protect the rights of minorities. The loved and the rich need no protection - they have many friends and few enemies.
Intimacy with God is what determines our exploits
Boredom looms over the liveliest lessons, seeking to destroy.
As a historical novelist, there is very little I like more than spending time sorting through boxes of old letters, diaries, maps, trinkets, and baubles.
...when I look at and study the ranks of my books - for I have put the name of each author on the binding - I feel as if I am looking at the holy graves of those who wrote them.
If you constantly allow negative statements into your life, you run the risk of adopting such negative statements as your convictions and principles. Generally, you will have a pessimistic outlook tow...
The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever
Excellence is the Result of Caring more than others think is Wise, Risking more than others think is Safe, Dreaming more than others think is Practical, and Expecting more than others think is Possibl...
Don't worry. You'll find your message in your mess.
A book is a garden, only its flowers are ideas.