R. B. Hayes Quotes

The unrestricted competition so commonly advocated does not leave us the survival of the fittest. The unscrupulous succeed best in accumulating wealth.

Personally I do not resort to force - not even the force of law - to advance moral reforms. I prefer education, argument, persuasion, and above all the influence of example - of fashion.

We can travel longer, night and day, without losing our spirits than almost any persons we ever met.

The rule of songwriting: say what you want to say, say it again, say it a different way, then say it again.

We cannot have a just society that applies the principle of accountability to the powerless and the principle of forgiveness to the powerful. This is the America in which we currently reside.

Nobody’s ever been arrested for a murder; they have only ever been arrested for not planning it properly.

I always keep my head down, working, doing things, moving forward. That's what I've done all my life. Then you stop and realize what you've done.

Weve become a race of Peeping Toms. What people oughta do is get outside their own house and look in for a change.

Egocentrics are attracted to the inept. It gives them one more excuse for patting themselves on the back.

Childhood is a short season.

Nothing brings out the lower traits of human nature like office-seeking. Men of good character and impulses are betrayed by it into all sorts of meanness.

By the year 2000, such renewable energy sources could provide 40 percent of the global energy budget; by 2025, humanity could obtain 75 percent of its energy from solar resources.

North Carolina, particularly the 8th District, has long played a key role in our Nation's military forces.

Age is not important unless you're a cheese.

When asked if he was a basketball player he replied No I clean giraffe ears.

I could be myself. I'm very shy and awkward. I think the best thing is to embrace it.

I don't sit back and count up what I've done. There's just always something else to do. There's always a challenge ahead.

In avoiding the appearance of evil, I am not sure but I have sometimes unnecessarily deprived myself and others of innocent enjoyments.

Everybody starts at the top, and then has the problem of staying there. Lasting accomplishment, however, is still achieved through a long, slow climb and self-discipline.

All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar.

If you think I have a great voice and body, youll be shocked as hell seeing and hearing me in the shower.

I said (to Daniel Jones), 'You realise I'm always going to be The Guy From Savage Garden'. He said, 'How do you think I feel? I'm The Other One From Savage Garden!'

I've got a lot of dreams I want to achieve, and I hope someone can cheer me on as I'll cheer them on in their dreams.

Legends die hard. They survive as truth rarely does.

I love soul. But I love a tune that has some meat in it. Something I could hang my hat on. Because music is universal.

The expert at anything was once a beginner.

If you aren't willing to have it, you will.

Dream as big as you want because they come true everyday

Stardom can be a gilded slavery.

Wars will remain while human nature remains. I believe in my soul in cooperation, in arbitration; but the soldier's occupation we cannot say is gone until human nature is gone.

Singing live is my favorite. When people sing along to your songs, the circle is complete.

Know the business, learn the business, own something.

Don't slip into the traps, and don't forget about your 'hood, the kids in the 'hood. Remember, you're disposable, so take advantage while you can.

I love the practicality of a good car. You know what I mean? And when I say 'practicality,' I mean the complete practicality of a Ferrari 458, a wonderfully fantastic every day car.

With over 1 billion users and counting worldwide, the Internet has quickly become a critical place for individuals, business communities and governments to share and distribute information.

Where does a man get inspiration to write a song like that? Well, he gets it from the landlady once a month.

Actors cannot choose the manner in which they are born. Consequently, it is the one gesture in their lives completely devoid of self-consciousness.

If we are going to teach creation science as an alternative to evolution, then we should also teach the stork theory as an alternative to biological reproduction.

At 50, you need to laugh about your age. If you don't, everybody else will do it for you. Happy birthday, old chum!

I believe when you meet the right person it clicks, and you both know and you start making it work, you know?

No person connected with me by blood or marriage will be appointed to office.

Our law enforcement must be given every tool available to protect children from predators and parents need to know who is living in their community.

California became the last state in the west to regulate groundwater usage. The state's first-ever mandatory water restrictions soon followed.

Ask a glass of water why it pities the rain. Ask the lunatic yard dog why it tolerates the leash.

A bass player has to think and play like a bass player. A drummer has to play and think like a drummer, and stay out of the way of the vocalist. The guitar player has to respect everybody else.

Who says meritocracy says oligarchy.

I think that's what's really beautiful about music, that it is little pieces of your heart and soul.

I think I have a reputation for being really serious. In interviews I use big words, but I'm just an emotional goofball. I play practical jokes all the time.

I have a string of competitiveness in me. It's really strange 'cause it's not something that I would even expect myself to have, but every now and then it kinda sneaks out, you know.

As a new artist - I don't care who you talk to - I think everyone would agree, it's hard to get your expectations right.