Society was the only threat to the sanctity of selfhood: an unpatroned library was an orderly library.

Can a farmer plants his seeds and then demand the crops to grow before harvest?

Dancing on the edge is the only place to be.

We are called to be architects of the future, not its victims.

The wisest man I have ever known once said to me: 'Nine out of every ten people improve on acquaintance,' and I have found his words true.

Dance music is Madonna's base. It's what she likes, it's what she listens to. It's not anything other than that. She doesn't read what's on the charts. And if it's on time, great. This is who she is.

TV is the best babysitter.

Your role as a leader is even more important than you might imagine. You have the power to help people become winners.

If we are to preserve civilization, we must first remain civilized.

In case anybody asks you about my position on capital punishment, you can tell them I favor it; and if they want to know why, you can tell them this story.