Golden rule: Made of hard metal so it could stand severe wear, it not being known at that time that butter would answer.

The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.

If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.

Never regret anything that made you smile.

All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

Life is short, Break the Rules. Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably And never regret ANYTHING That makes you smile.

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.

Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason.

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you read the newspaper, you're mis-informed.

I felt as if I had no control over what I said, as if loathsome, ugly words were waiting inside me like snakes and toads looking for a chance to sneak out before I could stop them.

Be honest with yourself, face your feelings and what they really mean, then you will be able to deal with them and move on.

You couldn't be a racist and live in L.A.; you'd be exhausted.

I don't really know what inspires me to write the music I do, but usually, the music will set the tone for the lyrics.

The God of metaphysics is but an idea. But the God of religion, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sovereign Judge of actions and thoughts, is a power.

I feel the same way about clothes as I do about food. I want everything.

When you are playing a detective, particularly as a woman, you either are going to embrace the fact that it's a man's world you are jumping into, or you're going to ignore it.

There are some actors who can only play themselves, but good actors must really be separated from the people they play.

The Supreme Court and courts in general have been usurping the role of the legislative branch of government.

You could be the World's greatest orator and if you don't say anything while orating, they are going to walk out on you after a while.