"Beware of him that is slow to anger; for when it is long coming, it is the stronger when it comes, and the longer kept. Abused patience turns to fury."

"Necessity of action takes away the fear of the act, and makes bold resolution the favorite of fortune."

"Wickedness is its own punishment."

"If thou desire the love of God and man, be humble, for the proud heart, as it loves none but itself, is beloved of none but itself. Humility enforces where neither virtue, nor strength, nor reason can prevail."

"A man cannot be said to succeed in this life who does not satisfy one friend."

"My best friend just had a baby, and she's my age. So I'm a godmom now, which is crazy."

"Business, you know, may bring you money, but friendship hardly ever does."

"The first lesson I've learned is that no matter what you do in your life, you have to figure out your own internal rhythms - I mean, what works for you doesn't necessarily work for your friend."