Writers have a rare power not given to anyone else: we can bore people long after we are dead.

When fascism comes to the United States it will be wrapped in the American flag and will claim the name of 100-percent Americanism

She did her work with the thoroughness of a mind which reveres details and never quite understands them.

It is impossible to discourage the real writers - they don't give a damn what you say, they're going to write.

Intellectually I know that America is no better than any other country; emotionally I know she is better than every other country.

Being a man given to oratory and high principles, he enjoyed the sound of his own vocabulary and the warmth of his own virtue.

The trouble with this country is that there are too many people going about saying, "The trouble with this country is...."

Sleep with me sleep with my dogs-

When facism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the American flag.

I must say I'm not very fond of oratory that's so full of energy it hasn't any room for facts.

There is no greater compliment to the Jews than the fact that the degree of their unpopularity is always the scientific measure of the cruelty and silliness of the regime under which they live.

Even though life is finite, the universe created you with infinite love. Celebrate your birthday with infinite joy and create endless memories.

Life is a magical song of the universe. To understand it, feel it in your heart and sing along.

Adjusting our mindset for success is always at least half the battle. In the case of overcoming our fears, rather than being overcome by them, - it is 99% a war waged in our own head.

The worst form of inequality is to try to make unequal things equal.

I have no country to fight for; my country is the earth, and I am a citizen of the world.

Secret to what?" "Secret to shutting you up," he said. "I just have to beat you till you're half-dead, then give you chicken soup and"--he raised his hands--"blessed silence.

When you start a collection, you have to push yourself to limits that may make you uncomfortable.

I think that the most exciting thing is to find a tool, like an art, with an opportunity to share. Real roots come from everywhere in the world. Why call is congress? Because it is a congress.

The discovery of one star is the promise of another.

The circle of our understanding is a very restricted area.