Whenever I was upset by something in the papers, [Jack] always told me to be more tolerant, like a horse flicking away flies in the summer.

We should all do something to right the wrongs that we see and not just complain about them.

A great goal in life is the only fortune worth finding.

The first time you marry for love, the second for money, and the third for companionship.

Once you can express yourself, you can tell the world what you want from it. All the changes in the world, for good or evil, were first brought about by words.

If you bungle raising your children, I don't think whatever else you do matters very much.

There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all.

I think my biggest achievement is that, after going through a rather difficult time, I consider myself comparatively sane.

Pearls are always appropriate.

I think the major role of the First Lady is to take care of the President so that he can best serve the people. And not to fail her family, her husband, and children.

Americans care about their past, but for short term gain they ignore it and tear down everything that matters.

We’re your friends. Our job is to tease you mercilessly about your foibles, rag you about your upright, honorable nature, and point out to you when you’re being a complete dolt.

When a subject becomes totally obsolete we make it a required course.

I am not the most courageous guy in the world outside of the court. Being alone in the dark is something I don't like.

I think poets should work in the non-literary, non-academic world, get to know more than a workshop or a university.

The more you accept herb, the more you accept Rastafari.

I do think laughter is the most important thing, and being able to see the funny side of nearly anything is a crucial, crucial thing.

Goal-setting is powerful because it provides focus. It shapes our dreams. It gives us the ability to hone in on the exact actions we need to perform to achieve everything we desire in life.

I'm not saying running could solve all of the world's problems, but I think it would be a good start.

I was always playing the hard-bitten drunk.

Individual self-transcendence collectively inspires humanity at large.