I am not afraid of any god in the universe who would send me or any other man or woman to hell. If there were such a being, he would not be a god; he would be a devil.

When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become president. I'm beginning to believe it.

True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.

You can only protect your liberties in this world by protecting the other man's freedom.

I have never killed any one, but I have read some obituary notices with great satisfaction.

The law does not pretend to punish everything that is dishonest. That would seriously interfere with business.

I don't believe in God because I don't believe in Mother Goose.

A criminal is someone without the capital to incorporate

I don't like spinach, and I'm glad I don't, because if I liked it I'd eat it, and I just hate it.

Lost causes are the only ones worth fighting for.

Calvin Coolidge was the greatest man who ever came out of Plymouth Corner, Vermont.

Poems are never finished - just abandoned

The innocent curiosity of children gives them astounding courage.

I searched everywhere for a proof of reality, when all the while I understood quite well that the standard of reality had changed

You can't make everybody happy.

The English are busy; they don't have time to be polite.

Although there are good and bad companies, there is no such thing as a good stock; there are only good stock prices, which come and go.

I knew my time would come I just had to stay focused and disciplined and if you work hard good things happen. I am right where I am supposed to be.

I hope this will find you...enjoying the commencement of a new year with every prospect that can make it a happy one.

The rivalry between the Lakers and Celtics endured for about eight years, and the interest grew each year.

I always knew I'd be a millionaire by age thirty-two. In fact, I am going to be the richest black woman in America.