We live in a stage of politics, where legislators seem to regard the passage of laws as much more important than the results of their enforcement.

The true Mason takes full responsibility for the condition of his character and ever strives for its perfection.

The true Mason always carries his working tools everywhere.

Enthusiasm for a cause sometimes warps judgment.

Too many people don't care what happens so long as it doesn't happen to them.

Don't write so that you can be understood, write so that you can't be misunderstood.

We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage.

The precepts of the Gospel were universally the obligations of Masonry.

We can't have a decent government unless those in power exercise self restraint.

Presidents come and go, but the Supreme Court goes on forever.

The world is not going to be saved by legislation.

A book is just as magical to write as it is to read, it takes you on a journey that changes you in the end.

Everything you can imagine, nature has already created.

I believe in strength over lack of weakness.

There is no new wave, only the sea.

Photography is the truth if it’s being handled by a truthful person.

Only a well-fed, well-housed, well-schooled people can enjoy the blessings of liberty.

Audrey Hepburn, as famous as she was, packed her own suitcases... I don’t know why that struck me, but it did. 'She has a servant’s heart,' I thought.

It is always wonderful to be a curious comet wandering in the galaxy of a good book.

Some people would say we're already under attack by aliens - not space aliens, but illegal aliens.

Early in my investment-banking career, I realized I was on a path that others had set out for me.