The preparations for my new voyage prevented the possiblity of my paying that attention to the correction of my errors, that I should otherwise have done.

Your former Fathers the Spaniards have now no further Authority over you.

He was a man, that he always performed his promises, that he had never said he would return.

If success attends my steps, honor and glory await my name-if defeat, still shall it be said we died like brave men, and conferred honor, even in death, on the American Name.

Smoke the pipe of peace, bury the tomahawk, and become one nation.

American agents... are the only persons authorized to hold councils of a political nature.

On no further occasion present a flag or medal to an Indian.

I cannot consent to be led three or four hundred leagues out of my route, without its being by force of arms.

Strict justice would demand total confiscation of your property, personal imprisonment and fines.

May Heaven be propitious, and smile on the cause of my country.

It was the wish of the Americans that their red brethren should remain peacefully round their own fires, and not embroil themselves in any disputes between the white people.

The efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it

You shouldn't allow people who hurt you to occupy a fraction of your heart. Forgive and move on, especially in this season of thanksgiving.

How one lives during limited time on earth's school is perhaps how one may dwell in the space of eternity.

Give me a one-handed Economist. All my economists say 'on hand...', then 'but on the other...

In the face of all his handicaps, Jurgis was obliged to make the price of a lodging, and of a drink every hour or two, under penalty of freezing to death.

When you are getting ready to become a mom, being in love with someone just isn't enough. You need to think about whether he would be a good parent and raise your children with similar beliefs.

Our perception of songs that we've written... the meaning changes from day to day... to whatever stage we're at in our life and careers.

A life lived in love will never be dull.

I came from a family where my people didn't like rhythm and blues. Bing Crosby - "Pennies from Heaven" - Ella Fitzgerald, was all I heard.

You can spend your whole life planning. But once you're ready, get out there and start doing it.