The prime role of a leader is to offer an example of courage and sacrifice.

Since the Cuban Revolution and since the invasion of Santo Domingo a state of emergency has existed in Latin America. The Marines shoot at anything that moves, regardless of partyaffiliation.

We are never completely contemporaneous with our present. History advances in disguise; it appears on stage wearing a mask of the preceding scene, and we tend to lose the meaning of the play.

God, a born extremist, is the diplomat's worst enemy. Quite apart from the fact that His decrees are irrevocable, the Absolute will not allow anyone to relativize matters.

Difference is not the opposite of harmony but its condition.

Books were the sustenance of God. And His munitions.

Children are mirrors, tape recorders and copy cats. They show us who we REALLY are, repeat EVERYTHING we say and do exactly what we DO. So, smile and be on your best behavior.

The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.

Aging is scary but fascinating, and great talent morphs in strange and often enlightening ways.

Listening is among the most generous ways to give. When a loved one talks to us— whether their words appear to be deep or shallow— listen. For in some way, they are baring their souls.

-and then what happened?- I asked him, but I had no desire to know. Whatever it was, it has to be ugly.

Art is I science is we.

When I write, I picture the characters a certain way in my head, and they're not like any actor or actress. It's almost hard for me to let go of my ideas as to the way they look.

We learn more about how human brains work. And that leads us to ideas about how to make human brains work better.

Habits are happiness of a sort...

Rich and rare were the gems she wore, And a bright gold ring on her hand she bore.