The more highly public life is organized the lower does its morality sink.

If I had to choose between betraying my country and betraying my friend, I hope I should have the guts to betray my country.

The seed of the gift may come, but a seedling that isn't nourished dies quickly.

I had two speeds, which often varied with my blood alcohol level: fine with whatever, and never, ever satisfied. Where was the balance between these two?

Better a humble heart, a lowly life. Untouched by greatness let me live - and live. Not too little, not too much: there safety lies.

The idea of 24-hour news, if you really step back, is pretty insane. Just even saying '24-hour news' almost has satire laced in it.

All the problems sitting there are an invitation for you to be creative, make use of your skills and resources and find a solution.

Someone handed me Mexico City Blues in St. Paul [Minnesota] in 1959 and it blew my mind. It was the first poetry that spoke my own language.

only adj. thats the dilemma isn't it? when you're single, there's the sadness and joy of only me. And when you're paired, there's the sadness and joy of only you.

It gave me strength and toughness because I had to face reality, no matter how uncomfortable or painful it was.

I think Donald Trump is at his best when he sticks to the issues.

How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time.