For passion, be it observed, brings insight with it; it can give a sort of intelligence to simpletons, fools, and idiots, especially during youth.

A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories.

Small natures require despotism to exercise their sinews, as great souls thirst for equality to give play to their heart.

Equality may perhaps be a right, but no power on earth can ever turn it into a fact.

Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible - it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could.

And of all illumination which human reason can give, none is comparable to the discovery of what we are, our nature, our obligations, what happiness we are capable of, and what are the means of attaining it.

Working on 'Malibu Country' with Reba McEntire is truly a gift. She is one of the nicest people that I have ever had a the pleasure to be around. She is so professional and always on time and has it together. It really is a joy to be around her.

I thought happiness came from achievement.