In life it isn't what you've lost, it's what you've got left that counts

The greatest gift of life is friendship, and I have received it.

Today we know that World War II began not in 1939 or 1941 but in the 1920's and 1930's when those who should have known better persuaded themselves that they were not their brother's keeper.

The difference between hearsay and prophecy is often one of sequence. Hearsay often turns out to have been prophecy.

A politician never forgets the precarious nature of elective life. We have never established a practice of tenure in public office.

The time has arrived in America for the Democratic Party to get out of the shadows of states rights and walk forthrightly into the bright sunshine of human rights

The moral test of a society is how that society treats those who are in the dawn of life: the children; ... the elderly.

I learned more about the economy from one South Dakota dust storm that I did in all my years of college.

My favorite sandwich is peanut butter, baloney, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise on toasted bread with catsup on the side.

Compassion is not weakness, and concern for the unfortunate is not socialism.

Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent, and debate.

I might kiss you.I might be bad at it.That's not possible.

Have you any other objection than your belief of my indifference?"- Elizabeth Bennet

You'll never reach your destination if you stop to throw stones at every dog that barks.

Wow, I miss Latin. So much fun - all those exciting verbs that don't come unit the end of the sentence. It's like a movie trailer for language.

How does one practice mindfulness? Sit in meditation. Be aware of only your breath.

I'm a naughty sweetheart.

You're gonna get helped, if you're lacking it, in any way, because everybody's objective is to make a good picture.

I can't listen to music while writing - any such distraction would have dreadful consequences.

The salient feature of America in the Age of Obama is a failed government class institutionally committed to living beyond its means, and a citizenry too many of whom are content to string along.

Marry...into a family that will enable your children to feel proud of both sides of the house.