Any ceremony performed in the absence of reasonable knowledge as to cause and effect is magic.

The human being must always be central, not the products and objects of his skill and energy.

Believe is an open door to the heavenly possibilities.

When I spoke, I was listened to; and I was at a loss to know how I had so easily acquired the art of commanding attention, and giving the tone to the conversation.

I would ask my parents something, but then go to my siblings. We were encouraged to bounce ideas off everyone.

I always take my wife morning tea in my pyjamas. But is she grateful? No, she says she'd rather have it in a cup.

May God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America.

In whose delusional mind is democracy made 'better' by allowing wealthy people to control more of it?

Is he nuts?" "I think the expression used to be 'touched by God'." "So that would be a yes.

Future is an unknown country which requires tough visas for anyone to enter. Not all of us will get the chance to visit it.

I compulsively reach for perfection in music, often at the expense of everything else in my life.

A creature not too bright or good For human nature's daily food; For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears, and smiles.