You have to remind kids to stay connected to the meaning of Christmas. Sometimes it takes a little bit of effort, but it's so worth it.
Conscience is the mirror of our souls, which represents the errors of our lives in their full shape.
Libraries collect the works of genius of every language and every age.
Institutions may crumble and governments fall, but it is only that they may renew a better youth, and mount upwards like the eagle.
Ennui is the desire of activity without the fit means of gratifying the desire.
Where the people possess no authority, their rights obtain no respect.
It [Calvinism] established a religion without a prelate, a government without a king.
I am often asked why I use a variety of pen names. The answer is that this way readers always know which of my three worlds they will be entering when they pick up one of my books.
The things best to know are first principles and causes, but these things are perhaps the most difficult for men to grasp, for they are farthest removed from the senses.
The beauty is that it's all a part of this wonderful dream I had in college. It's beautiful to see what it's turned into. It's the journey that I'm most proud of.
And my rookie contract, my first rookie contract was for $5,000.