The wisdom of hindsight, so useful to historians and indeed to authors of memoirs, is sadly denied to practicing politicians.

Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.

If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.

Socialists cry “Power to the people”, and raise the clenched fist as they say it. We all know what they really mean - power over people, power to the State.

If you set out to be liked, you will accomplish nothing.

To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best.

I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left.

Each generation has to stand up for democracy. It can't take anything for granted and may have to fight fundamental battles anew.

There are too many people who imagine that there is something sophisticated about always believing the best of those who hate your country, and the worst of those who defend it.

If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.

A man who, beyond the age of 26, finds himself on a bus can count himself as a failure.

I thought you came down right on the side of go directly to jail, do not pass Go, do not collect two hundred dollars.

Having one eye makes you see the world in unusual ways, Shockwave..." -Overlord

You are hurrying to the sweet place, To the nonsense chasing your spirit And in the nonsense you look for answers.

Create history and write your own.

There had been moments when she felt he had almost forgiven her. She would always remember those moments.

We lived through a relatively golden age between the end of World War II and Sept. 11, 2001.

Self-taught are those without formal education. Most self-taught artists have missing ingredients to their work.

Don't call me a saint; I don't want to be dismissed so easily.

The luxuries of the few were becoming necessities of the many.

The body is made by the thought that lies behind it. The body politic is thus the expression of national thought.