I personally measure success in terms of the contributions an individual makes to his or her fellow human beings.

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.

Our minds tend to race ahead into the future or replay the past, but our bodies are always in the present moment.

I wish but to share your gifts as a young boy on his birthday would excitedly rip open his packages to the view of others.

Carrot Top is a nickname that people call me and I thought that it was more marketable.

Income tax in particular in the United States is concentrated on the top half of the income distribution, and very heavily skewed towards the top 10 or even top 1 percent.

I mope around less. It is horrible. I miss it.

All I remember about the examination is that there was a question on Sturm's theorem about equations, which I could not do then and cannot do now.

I'm really happy in my life.

No guest is so welcome in a friend's house that he will not become a nuisance after three days.

I like to sing to Verdi, I like singing to Sibelius, and Mahler maybe.

Do you need someone to make you a paper badge with the word WRITER on it before you can believe you are one? God I hope not.