Cynicism is the other thing that goes with sentimentality.

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.

It seems that the days of public modesty and concern about how we look are far from us. I will not say they are gone forever, in culture nothing is forever.

Every cloud doesn't have a silver lining but making time to look at the beauty of clouds gives you peace of mind.

I'm a blue-shirt guy.

If just once you were depressed for no reason, you have been so all your life without knowing.

I was within and without. Simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life.

Snow and reflections were beautiful but transient effects and other difficulties were beyond me.

Because your goal is a complete rough draft of a novel, and every rough draft, by being complete, is perfect.

In this age, the man who dares to think for himself and to act independently does a service to his race.

He was born a politician. No, Ursula thought, he was born a baby, like everyone else. And this is what he has chosen to become.

I’m pleased by anything in myself that strikes me as not myself.