… mess is the material from which life and creativity are built …

I was so afraid of wanting too much that I couldn't trust her handing me a shot at getting it. I don't want to be that senselessly fearful ever again.

May God fill you with much joy and peace of mind.

Admire all the stars, but what you really must admire is your very own Sun, the cosmic candle of our beloved Earth!

I mean, I hate to gloat, but I'm extremely satisfied with my position in life and the way things have worked out for me.

There is much money given to be laughed at, though the purchasers don't know it; witness A.'s fine horse, and B.'s fine house.

The world is in a constant conspiracy against the brave. It's the age-old struggle: the roar of the crowd on the one side, and the voice of your conscience on the other.

Joy is the vital air of the soul.

Africa needs access to markets.

That is the one thing in my public career that I regret--my work to secure the enactment of the Federal Reserve Law.

I never imagined I could make it to the top of Mount Everest at age 80. This is the world's best feeling, although I'm totally exhausted. Even at 80, I can still do quite well.