Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages.

I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.

The end of democracy and the defeat of the American Revolution will occur when government falls into the hands of lending institutions and moneyed incorporations.

I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.

I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.

When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.

Truth between candid minds can never do harm.

The government you elect is the government you deserve.

Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.

...when you decide you want to be with someone forever, you want forever to start right now.

Tonight is going to be a big night, like any other night, because certain 10 million Americans will not be able to sleep well tonight.

I know that everyone brings to the work his or her own experiences and background and may interpret the piece like a Rorschach in their own way.

Music played at weddings always reminds me of the music played for soldiers before they go into battle.

I've found that knowing the material or the policy or the facts better than anyone else in the room is so empowering - and that means fully understanding them.

Every time someone in your life dies, you realize you're not invincible and you have to wonder if we're celebrating life or if we're mourning a death.

There's no point in getting frustrated at yourself. Just be truthful.

Nothing about us without us.

I will not be distracted by noise, chatter, or setbacks. Patience, commitment, grace, and purpose will guide me.

As to the Indians, the guiding principle was, promise them anything just so long as they get out of the way.