War vies with magic in its efforts to get something for nothing.

A certain amount of opposition is a great help to a man. Kites rise against, not with, the wind.

Traditionalists are pessimists about the future and optimists about the past.

The cities and mansions that people dream of are those in which they finally live.

Adding highway lanes to deal with traffic congestion is like loosening your belt to cure obesity.

A day spent without the sight or sound of beauty, the contemplation of mystery, or the search of truth or perfection is a poverty-stricken day; and a succession of such days is fatal to human life.

Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.

A man of courage never needs weapons, but he may need bail.

Forget the damned motor car and build the cities for lovers and friends.

Restore human legs as a means of travel. Pedestrians rely on food for fuel and need no special parking facilities.

To curb the machine and limit art to handicraft is a denial of opportunity.

Resurrection does not come without crucifixion, and you cannot celebrate Easter without living Good Friday.

Alcoholism is a choice... not a life sentence.

We have no right to assume that any physical laws exist, or if they have existed up until now, that they will continue to exist in a similar manner in the future.

Sometimes the way through someone's tough outer shell is to do something obvious, thoughtful and sweet.

What keeps you going isn't some fine destination but just the road you're on, and the fact that you know how to drive.

My life used to be full of everything. Now if you aren't with me I haven't a thing in the world.

Many people despise wealth, but few know how to give it away.

If you learn how to make fun of yourself, your ego will go down.

No life can be pure in its purpose, and strong in its strife, and all life not be purer and stronger thereby.

The only remaining superpower is international public opinion.