Our sense of history has grown dangerously thin, and our sense of proportion with it.

Jonathan had been around Washington long enough to know that no offer was exactly what it seemed.

So many people of liberal persuasion value their own progressive opinions more than they value the people they hold those opinions about.

He seemed to believe that indignation was a sufficient guardian.

He was vain and tended to surround himself with intellectual and moral pygmies.

He was the sort of man who only wanted to be told what he already assumed was true.

Coming from a business family, she shied away from abstractions.

She had been carried away by the need to defend herself.

People seem to remember the sacrifices they made more than what the sacrifices were for.

The victors always think they are righteous. But then, they always seem to start a mighty unrighteous squabbling over the spoils.

The only way to prove his willingness to wait would be to wait.

The silver flask called to him.Blue Coyote Motel

Peace does not walk up to our doorsteps and press the calling bell! We have to go out there and search for it.

Winter is coming, warned the Stark words, and truly it had come to them with a vengeance. But it is high summer for House Lannister. So why am I so bloody cold?

True states of realization occur when you throw away all the teachings. All of the teachings, absolutely. Everything. Then you are investigation itself finding out what you are.

When we come to the end of our days, the little things will seem so unimportant compared to how well we've loved, laughed and treasured our lives and loved ones.

There is no body but eats and drinks. But they are few who can distinguish flavors.

Don't have a mother,' he said. Not only had he no mother, but he had not the slightest desire to have one. He thought them very over-rated persons.

[Pope Francis] has reminded us that the way we live our lives is the most important expression of our Catholic identity.

Tis faith alone that vividly and certainly comprehends the deep mysteries of our religion.

I'm like toilet paper, toothpaste and certain amenities - I'm proven to be good. I've still got 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 years left.