The convention is the voice, the bone and the sinews of a political party-and sometimes it even nominates an Abraham Lincoln.

Our forefathers made one mistake. What they should have fought for was representation without taxation.

Find a man with both feet firmly on the ground and you've found a man about to make a difficult putt.

A decision is what a man makes when he can't find anybody to serve on a committee.

Never give up. For fifty years they said the horse was through. Now look at him - a status symbol.

Finally it has penetrated my thick skull. This life-this moment-is no dress rehearsal. This is it.

Statesmanship is harder than politics. Politics is the art of getting along with people, whereas statesmanship is the art of getting along with politicians.

Remembering. Forgetting. I'm not sure which is worse.

Life is not a problem to be solved, it is a mystery to be lived.

My hobby is gardening, I love it, it's my main hobby. I like being at home and I'm very happy being in my house, I love cooking.

The work of the director is the work of constructing the shot list from the script.

Continued focus on (employee) turnover is of critical importance, because of the direct relation of turnover to improvements in labor costs and guest satisfaction.

Many have made a trade of delusions and false miracles, deceiving the stupid multitudes.

I've always wanted a baby.

When every physical and mental resources is focused, one's power to solve a problem multiplies tremendously.

By doing just a little every day, I can gradually let the task completely overwhelm me.

O constancy, be strong upon my side, Set a huge mountain 'tween my heart and tongue! I have a man's mind, but a woman's might.