The present syllabus in our high schools corresponds almost exactly to what was known in 1640.

Whatever you want in life, other people are going to want it too. Believe in yourself enough to accept the idea that you have an equal right to it.

Secrecy was the problem; transparency the obvious cure.

I have found out that there ain't no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.

One day you're the statue. One day you're the pigeon.

Learning to ignore things is one of the great paths to inner peace.

Follow what you are genuinely passionate about and let that guide you to your destination.

A good marriage is a contest of generosity.

People assume you can't be shy and be on television. They're wrong.

Do something you really love in the most adventurous place you can and make sure it helps other people.

Don't let other people tell you who you are.

how you love yourself ishow you teach othersto love you

Ignorance is bliss. Wisdom is blisters.

I taught sixth grade for three and a half years.

I think you should learn about writing from everybody who has ever written that has anything to teach you

The science of government is only a science of combinations, of applications, and of exceptions, according to times, places and circumstances.

I always keep my repertorial hat on.

Laughter always forgives.

I had all the usual ambition growing up. I wanted to be a writer, a musician, a hockey player. I wanted to do something that wasn't nine to five. Acting was the first thing I tried that clicked.

Age only matters when one is aging. Now that I have arrived at a great age, I might as well be twenty.

Women are like elephants to me. I like to look at them, but I wouldn't want to own one.