In the beginning, New York and I had kind of a love-hate relationship. It seemed so abrasive compared to Europe. But the transformation here in recent years is really something. I don't think I would have seen as much change if I'd lived in any other city in the world.

Since taking office, President Obama has signed into law spending increases of nearly 25 percent for domestic government agencies - an 84 percent increase when you include the failed stimulus. All of this new government spending was sold as 'investment.'

Paul Ryan

I hope that in some way that I can be some sort of beacon of hope, especially because I am not the typical Hollywood beauty.

Octavia Spencer

To describe happiness is to diminish it.

Stendhal

Zen does not confuse spirituality with thinking about God while one is peeling potatoes. Zen spirituality is just to peel the potatoes.

Alan Watts

If you travel to Germany, it's still absolutely Germany. If you travel to Sweden, it still has a Swedish identity.

Steven Patrick Morrissey

I've been fortunate over my career to make a little history on the 16th hole at Augusta National.

Jack Nicklaus

The ultimate security is your understanding of reality.

H. Stanley Judd

In some ways that fight gave me more respect around the world and helped me be even more popular because so many people felt my pain and saw that I was robbed.

Marvin Hagler

I love being on stage or in front of the camera. My work brings me a lot of joy. It helps me figure out who I am. I'm really lucky that I get to make a living at acting.

Dana Delany

Orthodoxy is the diehard of the world of thought. It learns not, neither can it forget.

Aldous Huxley

He does not weep who does not see.

Victor Hugo

You must mind and not lower the Church in people's eyes by seeming to be frightened about it for such a little thing.

George Eliot