It is utterly false and cruelly arbitrary... to put all the play and learning into childhood, all the work into middle age, and all the regrets into old age.

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.

Prayer does not use up artificial energy, doesn't burn up any fossil fuel, doesn't pollute. Neither does song, neither does love, neither does the dance.

I do not believe in using women in combat, because females are too fierce.

I learned the value of hard work by working hard.

Never depend upon institutions or government to solve any problem. All social movements are founded by, guided by, motivated and seen through by the passion of individuals.

A small group of thoughtful people could change the world.

Everyone needs to have access both to grandparents and grandchildren in order to be a full human being.

Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship.

An army of stags led by a lion would be better than an army of lions led by a stag.

Unfortunately, religion, like patriotism, is easy to misuse for political purposes.

The terrorist is the one with the small bomb.

Feeling grateful or appreciative of someone or something in your life actually attracts more of the things that you appreciate and value into your life.

As it is the mark of great minds to say many things in a few words, so it is that of little minds to use many words to say nothing.

Lincoln would love the fact that Obama is such a great conciliator, trying to transcend ideology.

A great city with water barriers and no bridges is like a skyscraper with no elevators. Bridges are a monument to progress.

It's tough getting older. You start falling apart, you know? My gums are starting to recede now. You can't tell tonight, though, 'cause I comb them forward.

Friends should be weighed, not told; who boasts to have won a multitude of friends has never had one.

I loved the late Gilda Radner. I love Carol Burnett and Lily Tomlin.