Away with the idea of getting independence first, and looking for liberty afterwards... Our liberties, once lost, may be lost forever.

Its foundations are laid, its cornerstone rests, upon the great truth that the negro is not equal to the white man; that slavery . . . is his natural and normal condition.

The greatest curse that can befall a free people, is civil war.

All the genius I have lies in this; when I have a subject in hand, I study it profoundly.

Davis was weak and vascillating, timid, petulant, peevish, obstinate, but not firm.

If what I have to do is share a sandwich to lift someone's spirits, put a smile on their face - the worst thing that happens is I go broke!

I think a singer is an athlete. I've always tried to stay fit. Until my knee said, "Uh-uh," I was jogging. Then I started walking. They don't like walking a lot, but I'll push them.

Outcasts may grow up to be novelists and filmmakers and computer tycoons, but they will never be the athletic ruling class.

Comediennes are the lucky ones, because if you're funny, you can be 125 years old and they will still accept you.

Languages are dying at an unprecedented rate. A language dies every 14 days.

Bells, the poor man's only music.

O Captain my Captain! our fearful trip is done, / The ship has weathered every rack, the prize we sought is won

The attitude of unhappiness is not only painful, it is mean and ugly.