No tendency is quite so strong in human nature as the desire to lay down rules of conduct for other people.

The true Mason takes full responsibility for the condition of his character and ever strives for its perfection.

The true Mason always carries his working tools everywhere.

Enthusiasm for a cause sometimes warps judgment.

Too many people don't care what happens so long as it doesn't happen to them.

Don't write so that you can be understood, write so that you can't be misunderstood.

We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage.

The precepts of the Gospel were universally the obligations of Masonry.

We can't have a decent government unless those in power exercise self restraint.

Presidents come and go, but the Supreme Court goes on forever.

The world is not going to be saved by legislation.

As any avid reader knew, a good read deserved a good seat.

I would say try to tell stories that you care about as opposed to stories that you think will sell.

New York is too strenuous for me; it gets on my nerves.

We don't know yet if it was the raw fish. We may never know the cause.

I believe because I am told to believe ... My faith is faith; it is not evolved out of argumentation, nor does it seek the aid of that.

Manic depression distorts moods and thoughts, incites dreadful behaviors, destroys the basis of rational thought, and too often erodes the desire and will to live.

Indeed we are all in peril if the flawed messenger invalidates the message.

We need to understand that there is a process of learning and experience and success will stem from this. The painting represents life and the brushstroke represents the steps we take in life.

Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view and demand that they respect yours.

Usually the audience has no idea that the censored version of whatever movie they're watching isn't the original.