What greater blessing to give thanks for at a family gathering than the family and the gathering.

What we have earned by the sweat of our brow, we defend with pride. What we have gained by the accident of birth, we guard with prejudice.

Some forgive and forget, more forgive and remember, most forgive and remind.

You will find that if you really try to be a father, your child will meet you halfway.

Dare to turn life on its end, and you may find that topsy-turvy is a truer perspective than turvy-topsy.

Happiness is having a dream you cannot let go of and a partner who would never ask you to.

A painting is what you make of it, besides which, 'Moon, Weeping' has a better ring to it than 'Paintbrush, Dripping.