The devil's happy when the critics run you off.

Everyone has a sense of humor. If you don't laugh at jokes, you probably laugh at opinions

There is a greater Christian faith than one which settles for the temporal happiness, and that is the augmentation of faith. The more faithful you become, the harder the obstacles get; but the harder the obstacles get, the tougher your spine grows; and the tougher your spine grows, the less dependent you are on man's approval. I came to know this about Christianity when valuing faith before comfort.

In the fashion industry, everything goes retro except the prices.

It's a good sign but rare instance when, in a relationship, you find that the more you learn about the other person, the more you continue to desire them. A sturdy bond requires a degree of youthful intrigue. Love loves its youth.

The writer's curse is that even in solitude, no matter its duration, he never grows lonely or bored.

Drunken men give some of the best pep talks.