...the contribution of greenhouse gases to the Vostok temperature changes can be...between a lower estimate of 40% and a higher estimate of 65%.

Rather blessings, after counting my misfortunes, I realized how the more blessed I am.

Attend to your Configuration.

Some are born mad, some achieve madness, and some have madness thrust upon 'em.

Not only is there a right to be happy there is a duty to be happy. So much sadness exists in the world that we are all under obligation to contribute as much joy as lies within our powers.

The memories of men are too frail a thread to hang history from.

The whole idea of interviews is in itself absurd - one cannot answer deep questions about what one's life was like - one writes novels about it.

Trusting God means looking beyond what we can see to what God sees.

Here’s what I tell people now when they come to my shows: “First of all, thank you for stimulating the economy, or at least my economic package.”

When a man spends his relief checks on green whiskey his children have a way of crying from hunger pains.

I can assure you, public service is a stimulating, proud and lively enterprise. It is not just a way of life, it is a way to live fully.