Libraries are as the shrine where all the relics of the ancient saints, full of true virtue, and that without delusion or imposture, are preserved and reposed.

A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit.

Going home must be like going to render an account.

Freedom of speech is of no use to a man who has nothing to say and freedom of worship is of no use to a man who has lost his God.

You know what lasts longer than beauty? Being smart.

I like PETA as a group for many reasons, but one of the reasons that I admire them is that they say and do the things that other groups won't do.

Sometimes you need to get hit in the head to realize that you're in a fight.

Life rejuvenates and acquires energy when it multiplies: It is enriched, not impoverished.

Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others, dies in ignorance of himself.

When it comes to money, if you have it, you may feel that you don't deserve it—guilt. If you don't have it, you may feel that you should have it—guilt.

Certainly the Americans want to buy rights, but have no idea what to do with them.