When you get a thing the way you want it, leave it alone.

God alone knows how great it is. All I hope is that it is not too late. I am very much afraid that it is. We can only do our best.

Life is a test and this world a place of trial. Always the problems - or it may be the same problem - will be presented to every generation in different forms.

If you recognize anyone it does not mean you like them.

The flame of Christian ethics is still our highest guide.

When someone says to me, Ugh, you smoke. I reply, Ugh, you're ugly. I can quit smoking.

A heightened sense of the observation of nature is one of the chief delights that have come to me through trying to paint.