grateful people are a bore and become obsequious, which causes their benefactors to doubt the wisdom of their choice.

there comes a time in every rabbi's life when he thinks he's Moses.

A society is only as free as its most oppressed and afflicted members.

the compulsion to work long years in pursuit of some inner vision must be fueled by stubborn fires.

Watching a ball game is one of the sweetest pleasures in the world.

And I hope she does not live in a dark world. Because even the most terrible loss doesn't have to make you darker

Hate and envy are like a bomb that cannot destroy anything without first destroying itself.

Everyone is ignorant only on different subjects.

It is better to know how to learn than to know.

I'm a rock 'n' roll guy, really. I'm a big fan of Elvis. I got "Heartbreak Hotel" tattooed on my chest.

The Egyptians could run to Egypt, the Syrians into Syria. The only place we could run was into the sea, and before we did that we might as well fight.

I dont believe that anyone can see the Grand Canyon area for themselves and not know that we have to do everything we can to protect it for future generations.

It's not necessarily what a family is typically supposed to look like. But it is what it is. It's about a connection and bond that everyone can identify with.

I always think of books as being like people. Even the dull ones are worthy of decent respect, but you don't have to seek them out and spend time with them.

Hit the road Jack, don'tcha come back no more, no more, no more, no more. Hit the road Jack, don'tcha come back no more.