When there is a lack of honor in government, the morals of the whole people are poisoned.

Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity.

Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt.

Older men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die.

It is a paradox that every dictator has climbed to power on the ladder of free speech. Immediately on attaining power each dictator has suppressed all free speech except his own.

My country owes me nothing. It gave me, as it gives every boy and girl, a chance. It gave me schooling, independence of action, opportunity for service and honor.

Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men.

Being a politician is a poor profession. Being a public servant is a noble one.

All men are equal before fish.

To the engineer falls the job of clothing the bare bones of science with life, comfort, and hope.

Absolute freedom of the press to discuss public questions is a foundation stone of American liberty.

Failure is something you experience on your way to success - unless you're a skydiver.

Maybe he was dangerous, but for some reason, she trusted him.

Written poetry is different. Best thing is to see it in performance first, then read it. Performance is more provocative.

You never knew which split second might be the zigzag bolt dividing all that went before from the everything that comes next.

As soon as an Analytical Engine exists, it will neccessarily guide the future course of science.

Fairytales have always got to have that scary quality, as long as you make them laugh.

Matching shoes and bags immediately age you by 10 years.

When I'm writing a book - say I'm going to write a parenting book. I'll go out and buy the 100 top parenting books and I will read those, not so I can copy them for sure.

For me, at the French Open, if I wasn't playing my match I was glued to CNN watching the events unfold.

Death's a debt; his mandamus binds all alike- no bail, no demurrer.