When you mathematize something you distill its essence.

We're facing a danger that economics is rigorous deduction based upon faulty assumptions. Science after science gets that way from time to time. When it does, we're in real trouble.

If after hearing my songs just one human being is inspired to say something nasty to a friend or perhaps to strike a loved one it will all have been worth the while.

Turn you dream machine on and create the world you wish to experience through your imagination.

She's in trouble, but I envy her.

Sow good services sweet remembrances will grow from them.

I believe that no one can teach you how to act, but schools do give you an environment to make mistakes, to learn techniques and to learn professionalism.

A good leader... maintains a balance between emotional drive and sound thinking.

when my office would require me to either violate my conscience or violate the national interest, then I would resign the office; and I hope any conscientious public servant would do the same.

There is a season for wildness and a season for settledness, and this is neither. This season is about becoming.

Memphis is in a very lucky position on the map. Everything just gravitated to Memphis for years.

I wish I could have known earlier that you have all the time you'll need right up to the day you die.