If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing." ~ Margaret Thatcher

Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.

If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.

Socialists cry “Power to the people”, and raise the clenched fist as they say it. We all know what they really mean - power over people, power to the State.

If you set out to be liked, you will accomplish nothing.

To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best.

I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left.

Each generation has to stand up for democracy. It can't take anything for granted and may have to fight fundamental battles anew.

There are too many people who imagine that there is something sophisticated about always believing the best of those who hate your country, and the worst of those who defend it.

If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.

A man who, beyond the age of 26, finds himself on a bus can count himself as a failure.

Nothing in the world can make you happy

Enjoy your Evening.""That will depend on the menu. If it's beef, it will be a tolerable meal. If it's chicken..." Elliot shuddered. "What is the point of chicken?""Eggs?

He had defended himself against death from without, and then it had carried him off from within.

The bigger the headache, the bigger the pill.

The greatest reverence is due to a child! If you are contemplating a disgraceful act, despise not your child's tender years.

Be able to suffer wearing a necktie or slightly high heels for an entire evening without complaint or early removal.

Optimism is cowardice.

The first rule of baseball is to get a good ball to hit.

I get antsy and annoyed if I am sedentary too long.

Thirty-five is half a life. I can't lose the other half. I've lost so much living as a shadow of a person.