Behind every rational and irrational force in human society there is a social mechanism which determines where it is to appear and what forms it is to take.

For progressive people the present is the beginning of the future. For conservative people the present is the end of the past.

The distrust and suspicion which men everywhere evidence toward their adversaries, at all states of historical development, may be regarded as the immediate precursor to the notion of ideology.

Rule Number Two, Monsignor. Do not show pity.

I saw an injured black cat. God knows, who has crossed her path.

Who shall I shoot? You choose. Now, listen very carefully: where's your coffee? You've got coffee, haven't you? C'mon, everyone's got coffee! Spill the beans!

The tragedy of this life is not failure, but low aim.

Life works most perfectly when a reciprocal love relationship is in place between man and God.

It is, Sir, as I have said, a small College, And yet, there are those who love it.

Since light is best expressed through differences in color quality, color should not be handled as a tonal gradation, to produce the effect of light.

Mistakes are the stepping stones to success.

Many Americans who are not fastened at the temples to a Christian prayer book are offended by politicians who justify their decisions by piously quoting the Old Testament.

Third ain't so bad if nothin' is hit to you.