"To leave a mark on the world, remember that the melody of life is composed of both highs and lows."

"In matters of truth the fact that you don't want to publish something is, nine times out of ten, a proof that you ought to publish it."

"Love means to love that which is unlovable or it is no virtue at all."

"Man seems to be capable of great virtues but not of small virtues capable of defying his torturer but not of keeping his temper."

"There is a glaring reason that the necessary total ban on nontherapeutic use of antibiotics hasn't happened: The factory farm industry, allied with the pharmaceutical industry, has more power than public-health professionals."

"The simplest truths often reveal that kindness can heal wounds that time cannot."

"What is called genius is the abundance of life and health."

"My grandmother took me to church on Sunday all day long, every Sunday into the night. Then Monday evening was the missionary meeting. Tuesday evening was usher board meeting. Wednesday evening was prayer meeting. Thursday evening was visit the sick. Friday evening was choir practice. I mean, and at all those gatherings, we sang."