I believe society has a right to defend itself, just as the individual has the right to attack that with which he disagrees.

Good luck is the willing handmaid of a upright and energetic character, and conscientious observance of duty.

James Russell Lowell

Trouble is the common denominator of living. It is the great equalizer.

Søren Kierkegaard

Beauty is the worst kind of lie.

Beth Kephart

Like what you do, if you don't like it, do something else.

Paul Harvey

I'm a comedian, for God's sake. Viewers shouldn't trust me. And you know what? They're hip enough to know they shouldn't trust me. I'm just doing stand-up comedy.

Dennis Miller

It seems to be the fate of idealists to obtain what they have struggled for in a form which destroys their ideals.

Bertrand Russell

The U.S. states that allow for citizens' initiatives tend to have fewer laws and lower taxes than the ones that don't. But the beauty of the system is that it encourages the spread of best practice.

Daniel Hannan

He whom the gods love dies young.

Plautus

Hang in there. It is astonishing how short a time it can take for very wonderful things to happen.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

I used to be focused on being the dopest rapper in the game, and then once that became what I was, I wanted something different, and I wanted to become the best businessman in the game. I wanted to learn how to master the business like I mastered the rap.

Snoop Dogg

A problem is a chance for you to do your best.

Duke Ellington

As a kid who wasn't into sports, at school I felt almost alienated at times, whereas in the theatre community there was this amazing sense of camaraderie. Early on, we would go to rehearsals with my dad and I was like the mascot for the backstage crew. That was a big part of my childhood, so I dreamed of one day doing a play in London.

Zach Braff