I think my biggest achievement is that, after going through a rather difficult time, I consider myself comparatively sane.

We should all do something to right the wrongs that we see and not just complain about them.

A great goal in life is the only fortune worth finding.

The first time you marry for love, the second for money, and the third for companionship.

Once you can express yourself, you can tell the world what you want from it. All the changes in the world, for good or evil, were first brought about by words.

If you bungle raising your children, I don't think whatever else you do matters very much.

There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all.

Pearls are always appropriate.

I think the major role of the First Lady is to take care of the President so that he can best serve the people. And not to fail her family, her husband, and children.

Americans care about their past, but for short term gain they ignore it and tear down everything that matters.

I am happiest when I am alone.

After all, hope is a form of planning.

Unfortunately, pioneers will always pave the way with sacrifices.

There is a gentle thought that often springs to life in me, because it speaks of you.

I hate having people sit in on meetings.

The conscience can be a strong guide in life if we allow it.

All the joys - animal and human - of a free life are mine. I have escaped everything that is artificial, conventional, customary.

Remember that no talent, no self-denial, no brains, no character, are required to set up in the fault-finding business. Nothing external can have any power over you unless you permit it.

The secret of success is concentration ... Taste everything a little, look at everything a little; but live for one thing.

Not gold, but only man can make a people great and strong; men who, for truth and honor's sake, stand fast and suffer long.

My Nan had a plastic hip put in, but I thought she should have replaced it with a Slinky, 'cause if she fell down the stairs again.