Never yet could I find that a black had uttered a thought above the level of plain narration; never saw even an elemental trait of painting or sculpture.

I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.

The end of democracy and the defeat of the American Revolution will occur when government falls into the hands of lending institutions and moneyed incorporations.

I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.

I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.

When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.

Truth between candid minds can never do harm.

The government you elect is the government you deserve.

Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.

We write to embrace the sacred thoughts.

I’m not up for laughing, but their laughter makes the room feel safer, so we begin to explore.

Some people think they are in community, but they are only in proximity. True community requires commitment and openness. It is a willingness to extend yourself to encounter and know the other.

Memories are fallible and a timer can save a lot of hard work from going out of the window

I was sitting in the classroom trying to look intelligent in case the teacher looked at me.

In terms of stories I would buy for a science fiction magazine, if they take place in the future, that might do it.

The aim of good prose words is to mean what they say. The aim of good poetical words is to mean what they do not say.

I don't know whether guys are more promiscuous or just bigger liars.

You shouldn't do that," said Laura. "You could set yourself on fire.

I don't care much about the money at all. Frankly, if I get the chance to kiss someone in a movie, they wouldn't need to pay me at all.