The furnace of affliction refines us from earthly drossiness, and softens us for the impression of God's own stamp.
— Pierre Bayle
Once allow your soul to be disturbed by any violent emotion and, like the waters of a tempest-tossed lake, it can no longer reflect the divine Image.
— Monica Baldwin
I kind of like the wind in my face. If it wasn't there, I don't know if I would push as hard. — Tyra Banks
I fought a bear once. But it started crying, so I let it off. — Ricky Gervais
I feel more comfortable in comedy. — Bob Newhart
The thought occurred to me that she could easily take her knife and slash it though my spine. — Alexandra Bracken
And sometimes, if you want the truth, you have to demand it. — Veronica Roth
I become more seasoned, it's less interesting to try and compete in the pop market. — Sheryl Crow
Of all the reasons for wanting to write, the only one that nurtures us through time is love of the work itself. — Robert McKee
