"Real knowledge, like everything else of value, is not to be obtained easily. It must be worked for, studied for, thought for, and, more that all, must be prayed for."

"The Universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper."

"Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives."

"Holidays are an expensive trial of strength. The only satisfaction comes from survival."

"The glory of a good tale is that it is limitless and fluid; a good tale belongs to each reader in its own particular way."

"Play by the rules, but be ferocious."

"No virtue is safe that is not enthusiastic."

"He had the entertainment of thinking that if he had for that moment stopped the clock it was to promote the next minute this still livelier motion."

"There is always so much talk about the sins of the fathers, but it is the sins of the mothers that are the most difficult to avoid repeating."

"The Knowledge of God is very far from the love of Him."

"I am a part of all I have seen."

"I trust that everything happens for a reason, even when we're not wise enough to see it."