My marriage had its ups and downs like anyone's, but when it came down to it, I knew it was solid. I miss that sort of security, and that sort of connection with someone.

I've grown to realize the joy that comes from little victories is preferable to the fun that comes from ease and the pursuit of pleasure.

—Lawana Blackwell

True happiness is of a retired nature, and an enemy to pomp and noise; it arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self, and in the next from the friendship and conversation of a few select companions.

—Lawana Blackwell

The only freedom which deserves the name, is that of pursuing our own good in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, or impede their efforts to obtain it.

—Lawana Blackwell

The hatred you're carrying is a live coal in your heart—far more damaging to yourself than to them.

—Lawana Blackwell

Forgiveness is almost a selfish act because of its immense benefits to the one who forgives.

—Lawana Blackwell

I pay very little regard… to what any young person says on the subject of marriage. If they profess a disinclination for it, I only set it down that they have not yet seen the right person.

—Kathleen Norris

One man's folly is another man's wife.

—Jane Austen

Never say that marriage has more of joy than pain.

—J. R. R. Tolkien

Man's best possession is a sympathetic wife.

—Helen Rowland