Office tends to confer a dreadful plausibility on even the most negligible of those who hold it.

One of the things which separates British and American culture is the reverence for the flag in American culture.

Compassion only plagues those with hearts, much like a field of thorns only troubles those who bleed.

A child's name is his portal to the world.

Don’t you love the Oxford Dictionary? When I first read it, I thought it was a really really long poem about everything.

I do believe that the buck stops here, that I cannot rely upon public opinion polls to tell me what is right.

If I'd only followed CNBC's advice, I'd have a million dollars today. Provided I'd started with a hundred million dollars.

Pranking is a great way to indicate the underlying absurdities of the world.

I change my opinions often, but not my way of thinking.

Only people of proven character should be placed in positions of spiritual leadership.

It was nice to be alone, not to have to smile and look pleased; a relief to stare dejectedly out the window at the sheeting rain and let just a few tears escape.

The tone is in your fingers, not in your amp or effects.