"In most of mankind gratitude is merely a secret hope of further favors."

"Few things are impracticable in themselves and it is for want of application, rather than of means, that men fail to succeed."

"We seldom find people ungrateful so long as it is thought we can serve them."

"We are all strong enough to bear other men's misfortunes."

"Our faith comes in moments our vice is habitual."

"The essence of philosophy is that a man should so live that his happiness shall depend as little as possible on external things."

"People define Christianity differently. I think a large portion of our population are Christians, they're not all growing in their faith, they're not all active, but I believe that a lot of people believe in Jesus and believe that he is their Lord and Savior."

"The key is to get to know people and trust them to be who they are. Instead, we trust people to be who we want them to be - and when they're not, we cry."