Blackberry winter, the time when the hoarforst lies on the blackberry blossoms; without this frost the berries will not set. It is the forerunner of a rich harvest.

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.

that willing suspension of disbelief for the moment, which constitutes poetic faith

And by knowing what we fear, don't we know what we care about, how we are measuring our worth, what success looks like?" I asked. So isn't fear helpful, then?

The phone is the new tamagotchi. We have to feed it daily with energy to keep it alive.

Perhaps the surest test of an individual's integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect.

Germany was the cause of Hitler as much as Chicago is responsible for the Chicago Tribune.

Two half-truths do not make a truth, and two half- cultures do not make a culture

When they talk about raising your taxes, I think raise the taxes on some of these countries that are taking advantage of the United States.

In 1854 I took out a patent for puddling iron by means of steam.

All babies are Buddha babies.

'American Horror' is the debasement of the suburban family, the way a lonely kid would have imagined it in the Seventies.