Education isn't for getting a job. It's about developing yourself as a human being.

Always, in all circumstances, wear comfortable shoes. You never know when you may have to run for your life.

An autobiography should give the reader opportunity to point out the author's follies and misconceptions.

There is no such thing as a person that nothing has happened to, and each persons story is as different as his fingertips.

Healthy and nourishing food was the only alpha and omega of rural economy.

Well, it doesn't look good. Makes me look like one of those unloved latchkey children they make after-school specials about." "Don't sell yourself short. You're more Masterpiece Theatre.

They're still a subject beholden to special interests, but at least they have a national constituency. At least they have to think about national majorities.

Don't be afraid to write crap - it makes the best fertilizer. The more you write the better your chances of growing something wonderful.

Life has been very hard on me, but, at the same time, it has taught me a great deal.

Doing a job badly and then getting someone in to sort it out can be much more expensive than getting someone in to do the job properly in the first place.

No man who owns his own house and lot can be a Communist. He has too much to do.