Nobody understood better than Mr. Lincoln the obvious truth that in politics it does not suffice merely to nominate candidates. Something must also be done to elect them.

The function of the politician, therefore, is one of continuous watchfulness and activity, and he must have intimate knowledge of details if he would work out grand results.

Lincoln's removal from New Salem to Springfield and his entrance into a law partnership with Major John T. Stuart begin a distinctively new period in his career.

In the early West, law and politics were parallel roads to usefulness as well as distinction.

Activity in politics also produces eager competition and sharp rivalry.

It may be assumed as an axiom that Providence has never gifted any political party with all of political wisdom or blinded it with all of political folly.

Very few men are fortunate enough to gain distinction during their first term in Congress.

While Lincoln thus became a lawyer, he did not cease to remain a politician.

It is therefore not to be wondered at that Lincolns single term in the House of Representatives at Washington added practically nothing to his reputation.

Nothing can touch the human heart like kindness.

Discovery's friend is creativity

The deepest sin against the human mind is to believe things without evidence.

When 'The Shadow of the Wind' became a success I had already been a working writer, I'd been through the ups and downs, I'd seen how it worked.

The conversation of two people remembering, if the memory is enjoyable to both, rocks on like music or lovemaking. There is a rhythm and a predictability to it that each anticipates and relishes.

Therefore God's universal law Gave to the man despotic power Over his female in due awe, Not from that right to part an hour, Smile she or lour.

I'm concerned about the ocean and the environment. And I love whales.

I always drew. I was, you know, the school artist. I was the person who made the posters for the prom. That's who I was.

Nature hates monopolies and exceptions.

What a delighted fascination it is, to stand aside and watch our dearest friend perform on stage without us.