Our forbears worked hard this difficult land, and their reward was the freedom and independence of self-sufficiency.

Our deep respect for the land and its harvest is the legacy of generations of farmers who put food on our tables, preserved our landscape, and inspired us with a powerful work ethic.

We all want peace. Unfortunately, there are times when peace must be defended by fighting terror and tyranny.

Some skeptics believe religious people are religious because they fear Hell. It's about as fair as saying skeptics are skeptics because they fear the ridicule of modern society.

It displeases me to have some creature think that he can foresee and profit from my desire, automatically adapting himself to what he supposes to be my taste.

Malicious or not, strong leaders always attracted followers

Speculation can be more gentle, can take its time, when it is not driven by desire.

Every moment of your life is either a test or a celebration.

I was a real art freak when I was a teenager.

Some literary types subscribe to the notion that being a writer like Salinger entitles a person to remain free of the standards that might apply to mere mortals.

You know, not everybody can afford to pay $58 for prime rib or $650 for a bottle of wine. My friends and I cook for regular families who worry about feeding their kids and paying the bills.

I was in Bangalore, India, the Silicon Valley of India, when I realized that the world was flat.

Then let thy love be younger than thyself, Or thy affection cannot hold the bent.