Bessie-isms:

*People tell you to mind your mouth, but it’s more critical to mind your ears. That’s how lies, gossip  and discouragement get into your mind in the first place. Guard what gets in, and you’ll have less evil to spew out through your mouth.

*Friendship is a wonderful thing. It’s great to have someone who simply likes being around you, without wanting anything more than your company.

Quotable:

A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.

Robert Frost