The measure of a civilization is how it treats those at the dawn of life, the margins of life and the twilight of life.

The greatest gift of life is friendship, and I have received it.

Today we know that World War II began not in 1939 or 1941 but in the 1920's and 1930's when those who should have known better persuaded themselves that they were not their brother's keeper.

The difference between hearsay and prophecy is often one of sequence. Hearsay often turns out to have been prophecy.

A politician never forgets the precarious nature of elective life. We have never established a practice of tenure in public office.

The time has arrived in America for the Democratic Party to get out of the shadows of states rights and walk forthrightly into the bright sunshine of human rights

The moral test of a society is how that society treats those who are in the dawn of life: the children; ... the elderly.

I learned more about the economy from one South Dakota dust storm that I did in all my years of college.

My favorite sandwich is peanut butter, baloney, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise on toasted bread with catsup on the side.

Compassion is not weakness, and concern for the unfortunate is not socialism.

Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent, and debate.

Most of us don't have the past in our favor but we have to realize that we still have the present.

Sometimes our work as caregivers is not for the faint of heart. But, you will never know what you are made of until you step into the fire. Step bravely!

You couldn't say: It's not my fault. You couldn't say: It's not my responsibility.You could say: I will deal with this.You didn't have to want to. But you had to do it.

By self-analysis you can not change your character, but you may change your mentality.

More men feel comfortable doing "public speaking," while more women feel comfortable doing "private" speaking.

The fool of nature stood with stupid eyes And gaping mouth, that testified surprise.

Writing an upbeat aphorism is a temptation, but decorum forbids.

I think you owe me something for deceiving me so exquisitely.

Jesus Christ came into my prison cell last night, and every stone flashed like a ruby.

Part of the potential of things is how they break