As long as any adult thinks that he, like the parents and teachers of old, can become introspective, invoking his own youth to understand the youth before him, he is lost.

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.

Prayer does not use up artificial energy, doesn't burn up any fossil fuel, doesn't pollute. Neither does song, neither does love, neither does the dance.

I do not believe in using women in combat, because females are too fierce.

I learned the value of hard work by working hard.

Never depend upon institutions or government to solve any problem. All social movements are founded by, guided by, motivated and seen through by the passion of individuals.

A small group of thoughtful people could change the world.

Everyone needs to have access both to grandparents and grandchildren in order to be a full human being.

Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship.

I don't know about my future but i guess it will better then my past.

All my means are sane, my motive and my object mad.

I still believe that music is one of the greatest gifts that God gave to man.

Adversity makes men remember God.

Come with me into the woods where spring is advancing, as it does, no matter what, not being singular or particular, but one of the forever gifts, and certainly visible.

I believe strongly in an author's moral responsibility. But his first obligation is to write good books.

Love is a driver, bitter and fierce if you fight and resist him, Easy-going enough once you acknowledge his power.

How much does your building weigh? A question often used to challenge architects to consider how efficiently materials were used for the space enclosed.

Everything looks like a failure in the middle.

To walk into the Jefferson memorial is to be in a temple of the pure idolatry of reason