Nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent.

Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.

The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.

Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.

Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legalized robbery.

No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.

We need more of the Office Desk and less of the Show Window in politics. Let men in office substitute the midnight oil for the limelight.

It takes a great man to be a good listener.

Liberty is not collective, it is personal. All liberty is individual liberty.

You can't increase prosperity by taxing success.

I want the people of America to be able to work less for the government, and more for themselves

I know I am awful. But how much more awful I should be without the Faith.

Life is architecture and architecture is the mirror of life.

Being generous or doing things for others actually makes me feel good so I don't do it because I hope karma will come round and get me and I'll benefit from it.

People know me for up-tempo songs because of my hits.

I’m neither traitor nor hero. I’m an American.

Why do you speak to me of the stones? It is only the arch that matters to me.

You learn by writing short stories. Keep writing short stories. The money's in novels, but writing short stories keeps your writing lean and pointed.

She felt herself needing more and more sleep. When she awoke in the morning, she thought of when she might lie down again - and when she would sleep. She started going to the movies.

I read and write classical piano and percussion, also guitar.