It is a base thing for a man among the people not to obey those in command. Never in a state can the laws be well administered when fear does not stand firm.

Someday we'll learn the whole story of why George W. Bush brushed off that intelligence briefing of Aug. 6, 2001, 'Bin Laden Determined to Strike in U.S.' But surely a big distraction was the major speech he was readying for delivery on Aug. 9, his first prime-time address to the nation.

Frank Rich

Nobody wakes up in the morning thinking, 'I'm a bad guy.' They think they're the right guy.

Ray Stevenson

You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals. To that end, each of us must work for our own improvement and, at the same time, share a general responsibility for all humanity, our particular duty being to aid those to whom we think we can be most useful.

Marie Curie

Women do not win formula one races, because they simply are not strong enough to resist the G-forces. In the boardroom, it is different. I believe women are better able to marshal their thoughts than men and because they are less egotistical they make fewer assumptions.

Nicola Foulston

I guess by taking lessons early on, and really trying to play all the rudimentary stuff, and try to have it sound as good as my teacher. It took a lot of practice, which I enjoyed, and still do.

Matt Cameron

And I swear, she tasted like the sun.

S. Gregory

The slogan of progress is changing from the full dinner pail to the full garage.

Herbert Hoover

A life I have lived and have found just that... life.

M.J. Chrisman

The much vaunted male logic isn't logical, because they display prejudices -- against half the human race -- that are considered prejudices according to any dictionary definition.

Eva Figes

A thick skin is a gift from God.

Konrad Adenauer

Some persons are likable in spite of their unswerving integrity.

Don Marquis

And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment. Philippians 1:9

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