I read all the time. I was reading a book I admire very much by Alice McDermot called Charming Billy.
Who values gold above all, considers all else as trifling.
As the interest of man, so his God; as his God, so he.
Beware of biting jests; the more truth they carry with them, the greater wounds they give, the greater smarts they cause, and the greater scars they leave behind them.
You can depend on no man, on no friend, but him who can depend on himself.
Who partakes in another's joys is a more humane character than he who partakes in his griefs.
And still, laughter is akin to weeping.
There are only three things I can do - make a dress, decorate a house, and entertain people.
My mother gave me a real kick toward cooking, which was that if I wanted to eat, I'd better know how to do it myself.
A relationship with God simply cannot grow when money, sins, activities, favorite sports teams, addictions, or commitments are piled up on top of it.
I start thinking about the next movie before it's a success, so I can never have one moment of happiness or peace. I'm instantly thinking about the next one.