Americans specially love superlatives. The phrases 'biggest in the world,' 'finest in the world,' are on all lips.

I have just dropped into the very place I have been seeking, but in everything it exceeds all my dreams.

Surely one advantage of traveling is that, while it removes much prejudice against foreigners and their customs, it intensifies tenfold one's appreciation of the good at home.

Japan offers as much novelty perhaps as an excursion to another planet.

The 'almighty dollar' is the true divinity, and its worship is universal.

Everybody seized upon a bit of the beast. The Sultan claimed the liver, which, when dried and powdered, is worth twice its weight in gold as medicine.

A traveller must buy his own experience, and success or failure depends mainly on personal idiosyncrasies.

Writing generally, it may be said that in design, roof, and general aspect, Japanese Buddhist temples are all alike. The sacred architectural idea expresses itself in nearly the same form always.

Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.

Only by learning the truth—whatever that truth might be—could people be given the right kind of power.

Strength accomplishes sizable things.Wisdom accomplishes incredible things.Faith accomplishes remarkable things.Love accomplishes unbelievable things.

I guess Im attracted and repelled by isolation. It scares me. And its why I tend to write about older characters, too, because for them the stakes are somewhat higher.

We are always in our own company.

Comcast began their tradition of volunteer service in 1997 when Comcast employees and their families participated in the Philadelphia Cares Day.

When the effort fails, is it worth the cost?

I've always said it's important to take advice from people who have what you want because otherwise, people are just guessing.

The best way to come to terms with anything that is out of harmony is never to fear it - that gives it power. Bring good influences to bear upon it; make yourself a good example.

nd the reason is is if you put a backdoor in, hackers can presumably get a hold of that backdoor as well and break it open. So you make systems less secure for everyone if you do that.