When we define democracy now it must still be as a thing hoped for but not seen.

To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth.

To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.

Chinese are wise in comprehending without many words what is inevitable and inescapable and therefore only to be borne.

In our changing world nothing changes more than geography.

Some are kissing mothers and some are scolding mothers, but it is love just the same, and most mothers kiss and scold together.

Exclusion is always dangerous. Inclusion is the only safety if we are to have a peaceful world.

All in all, Vermont is a jewel state, small but precious.

Love cannot be forced, love cannot be coaxed and teased. It comes out of heaven, unasked and unsought.

The test of a civilization is in the way that it cares for its helpless members

Hunger makes a thief of any man.

Hey, you're going to hurt someone if you keep doing that!!!

And then he greeted Death as an old friend, and went with him gladly, and, equals, they departed this life.

No opinion that cannot stand discussion or criticism is worth holding.

It's all a big old chain. There isn't one unconnected link.

You who read me, are You sure of understanding my language?

I love feeling like I have purpose and maybe that's the purpose I'm giving myself.

I'm trying not to put pressure on myself to decide what to do at this moment, and just sort of go with what's happening.

Every ballet, whether or not successful artistically or with the public, has given me something important.

I think the president-elect [Donald trump] also supports anything we can do to put an end to these sorts of incidents from taking place in our country.

I enjoy doing motivational talks with businesses and other organizations. I really enjoy being with people and encouraging them in the work they do.