On April 16, 1789, George Washington departed from Mount Vernon on an eight-day journey to New York that blossomed into a national celebration.
The worst thing about being famous is the invasion of your privacy.
Manners and politeness will never become old-fashioned.
Those who are truly grateful are deeply moved by the privilege of living.
It is usually unbearably painful to read a book by an author who knows way less than you do, unless the book is a novel.
Instead of being regarded as intelligent or knowledgeable, many a woman would rather be regarded as beautiful or good in the kitchen; many a man, as handsome or good in bed.
CHALLENGES MAKE US RISE TO THE OCASSION.
Glory of the world makes life meaningless. Glory of God fulfills it.
A building has integrity just like a man. And just as seldom.
My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake.
My father, [was] a mid-level phonecompany manager who treated my mother at best like an incompetent employee. At worst? He never beat her, but his pure, inarticulate fury would fill the house for days...