I think we're much more comfortable with women as policy makers.We're not there yet, but the comfort zone is much wider than it was when I came.

The question was asked, how can you be a mother and a congresswoman? I said, I have a brain, I have a uterus and they both work.

I have a brain and a uterus, and I use both.

The Pledge of Allegiance says "...with liberty and justice for all." What part of "all" don't you understand?

You can't wring your hands and roll up your sleeves at the same time.

You measure a government by how few people need help.

When people ask me why I am running as a woman, I always answer, 'What choice do I have?'

Many women have more power than they recognize, and they're very hesitant to use it, for they fear they won't be loved.

Dan Quayle thinks Roe v. Wade is two ways to cross the Potomac.

books are brain food. If every American would purchase the equivalent of his weight in books each year, this country would be a different place.

The mood of the 80s - Get what you can, can what you get, and sit on the can.

Sometimes I want to be human for you.

When a man points a finger at someone else, he should remember that four of his fingers are pointing at himself.

During the first 10 years of my life, while my parents were married, I enjoyed a privileged upbringing. After their divorce, my life was difficult.

The Lord never makes a mistake. One day, when we are in heaven, I'm sure we shall see the answers to the whys.

Having lost its value, money may no longer be the root of all evil; credit having taken its place.

Chuck said, “Hey. How many surrealists does it take to screw in a lightbulb?” Cawley looked over at him. “I’ll bite. How many?” “Fish,” Chuck said and let loose a bright bark of a laugh.

The world depends on fungi, because they are major players in the cycling of materials and energy around the world.

Hollywood is right. A good and strong movie can have a more powerful social impact than any and all political speeches or newspaper editorials and columns.

The truth is black celebrities are not as sought after in the press as white celebrities, and that is comforting.

I sought excitement and, taking chances, I was all ready to fail in order to achieve something large.