Ooh, ah, ooh, ah, that's the sound of the men working on the chain gang.

It's been a long time coming. But I know a change is gonna come

It’s been too hard living, but I’m afraid to die. ‘Cause I don’t know what’s up there, beyond the sky.

There been times when I thought I couldn't last for long But now I think I'm able to carry on It's been a long, been a long time coming But I know a change is gonna come, oh yes it will

I was born by the river, in a little tent, and just like the river I've been running ever since.

Another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody.

Shakin' like a bowl of soup and make your body loop-de-loop.

Don't know much about history, don't know much biology, don't know much about a science book, don't know much about the French I took.

You know, I'll always be your slave 'til I'm buried, buried in my grave.

If I could just touch the hem of His garment I know I'll be made whole

I'm gonna sing, and I'm going to make me a lot of money.

War has been more common than peace, and extended periods of peace have been rare in a world divided into multiple states

The seeds of totalitarian regimes are nurtured by misery and want.

I'd like to get more involved in that world. I'm better when I'm teamed up with an experienced writer - when I potentially have someone guiding me. But I'm getting involved and I'm learning a lot.

It is easier for a political party to attain national ballot status in Russia today than it is for the Libertarian party or the Green party to get on the ballot in, say, Pennsylvania.

There's a battle between what the cook thinks is high art and what the customer just wants to eat.

Always in search of the question that might make you ask me one in return

I haven't seen American Sniper, but correct me if I'm wrong: An occupier mows down faceless Iraqis but the real victim is his anguished soul.

Consciousness is the greatest movie-maker in the whole world.

No matter what your career aspirations are, you should begin by thinking carefully about why you are engaging in any activity and what you can expect to get out of it.

I love the role that men play in our lives.