Our culture will become like it was during the medieval times when there truly was a cultural elite. The rest of the people will just watch television, which will be their only frame of reference.

We should all do something to right the wrongs that we see and not just complain about them.

A great goal in life is the only fortune worth finding.

The first time you marry for love, the second for money, and the third for companionship.

Once you can express yourself, you can tell the world what you want from it. All the changes in the world, for good or evil, were first brought about by words.

If you bungle raising your children, I don't think whatever else you do matters very much.

There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all.

I think my biggest achievement is that, after going through a rather difficult time, I consider myself comparatively sane.

Pearls are always appropriate.

I think the major role of the First Lady is to take care of the President so that he can best serve the people. And not to fail her family, her husband, and children.

Americans care about their past, but for short term gain they ignore it and tear down everything that matters.

If there's a more helpless feeling than trying to reach someone you love who's trapped underground, I don't know it.

Philosophy lets you imagine the infinity, and Science makes you get there.

It will be interesting to find out something about her that no one else knew.

I wanted to be that quirky girl who writes funny songs that still have meaning.

Not suffering another existence is reaching the Way.

Sometimes, when Bridget was in a particularly melodious mood, Sophie thought about stalking downstairs and pushing her into the oven like the with in 'Hansel and Gretel.

The difference with me is that I did inhale.

In baiting a mousetrap with cheese, always leave room for the mouse.

A stronger defense is an investment in peace.

He brushed my tears from my face. "How did I find you?