Children's literature - the product of adult guesswork - often fails to account for its audience's slippery grasp on the world.
Ever notice that the whisper of temptation can be heard farther than the loudest call to duty.
The idea of England in decline is very attractive.
A book of verses underneath the bough, A jug of wine, a loaf of bread-and thou.
Best defense is avoidance.
Books have become products, like cereal or perfume or deodorant.
I'm a loner. I kind of like to be alone and do my work and, you know, be focused on my own things.
That is what war is and dancing it is forward and back, when one is out walking one wants not to go back the way they came but in dancing and in war it is forward and back.
Not all Republicans in the class of 2010 owe their seats to the Tea Party. But many do.
I love politics.
I have noticed that very often my name is linked to the president, now I personally consider that a great compliment.
It could be a concerted attempt to deceive.
I've had people come stand in front of the treadmill and wait for me to acknowledge their presence so they can speak.
I wish I had seen some women directing before - that would have given me the idea of who I was.
When you're in this world, you don't get to pick and choose what you go through.
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
A little of what you fancy does you good.
A man is known by his friends.
A man who is his own lawyer has a fool for his client.
A new broom sweeps clean.
A nod's as good as a wink to a blind horse.
A penny saved is a penny earned.
A picture paints a thousand words.
A place for everything and everything in its place.
A poor workman always blames his tools.
A problem shared is a problem halved.
A prophet is not recognized in his own land.
A rising tide lifts all boats.
A swarm in may is worth a load of hay; a swarm in june is worth a silver spoon; but a swarm in july is not worth a fly.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever.
