“Whenever Papa said, 'Jump,' I was always the first one in the air.”

“A good wife always encourages her husband in his interests. For one thing, they keep him occupied and out from under foot most of the day.”

“...one or both of those babies could be president one day. Or they could discover the cure for a terrible disease, or one could be a famous musician or even a preacher.' I stopped and considered for a minute, wondering what would impress her more than that. 'Or just be fine and decent men or women, or man and woman, who would be a blessing to you in your old age. There's a purpose for every soul that comes into this world...”

“...have you ever noticed how the one who wants to please never does?”

“I am a Christian, you know, Julia.'So am I. But I'm not above staying out of jail any way I can.”

“I don't believe in speaking ill of the dead, even when it's the truth.”

“I certainly supported a woman's right to choose, but to my mind the time to choose was before, not after the fact.”