It is only when we can look inside and learn to love deeply that which resembles uncut gravel within ourselves that we will be blessed to find it filled with diamonds

It is only when we can look inside and learn to love deeply that which resembles uncut gravel within ourselves that we will be blessed to find it filled with diamonds.

Blurred is the picture, To not know what's next! Is it the laughter that awaits, Or sorrows lined up to dictate. Untold, unclear is...A story of our fate!

But seen through a long lens, peacemaking founded on 'forgetting' appears to have a limited lifespan.

If Lehman Brothers had been a bit more Lehman Sisters ... we would not have had the degree of tragedy that we had as a result of what happened.

It is absolutely true that I have served in two Democratic administrations. You can tell something from me and my political views from that.

Dwell not on the faults and shortcomings of others; instead, seek clarity about your own.

Military strikes on Afghanistan will not prevent something this terrible from happening again, for the simple reason that bombs will not deter people who are unafraid of death and desire martyrdom.

If you're rich you can buy books. If you're poor, you need a library.

What good would it be to fight a war with the British and end up with your own king? Nobody had any idea that George Washington would be George Washington.

She waits for me, my lady Earth, Smiles and waits and sighs; I'll say her nay, and hide away, Then take her by surprise.

I don't think kids should have role models. They're disastrous.