"Passionate expression and vehement assertion are no arguments, unless it be of the weakness of the cause that is defended by them, or of the man that defends it."

“The easiest way for readers to connect with characters and feel sympathy is to make the character entertaining, sympathetic and likeable.”

“As Americans, we don't see the role of government as guaranteeing outcomes, but allowing free men and women to flourish based on their own vision, their hard work and their personal responsibility.”

Source : Presidential Candidacy Announcement, delivered 13 August 2011, Charleston, South Carolina

“A good woman's arms round a man's neck is a lifebelt thrown out to him from heaven.”

Source : Jerome K. Jerome “The Selected Work of Jerome K. Jerome”, Library of Alexandria

“You'll call me a damned Jew, a Christ murderer, a secret worshipper of pigs and a kidnapper of christian children.' This was all said cheerfully. 'How absurd! Who would want to kidnap children, Christian or otherwise? Vile things. The only mercy of children is that they grow up, as my son has but then, tragically, they beget more children. We do not learn life's lessons.”

“If I ever went, I'd want to go peacefully in my sleep. I wouldn't want to plan my own death.”

“We are the best team of the tournament and deserved the title but luck did not favour us. I think the future of this team is good. If we play more friendly matches and target the SAFF Championship, I think this team can deliver that title.”

“Writing is the act of discovery.”

“Arguments about Scripture achieve nothing but a stomachache and a headache.”