Everywhere in life the true question is, not what we have gained, but what we do.

Democracy is a form of government that substitutes election by the incompetent many for appointment by the corrupt few.

George Bernard Shaw

When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.

Peter Marshall

There is a fuzzy but real distinction that can and I believe should be made, between patriotism, which is attachment to a way of life, and nationalism, which is the insistence that your way of life deserves to rule over other ways of life.

Todd Gitlin

Let a nation's fervent thanks make some amends for the toils and sufferings of those who survive.

Edward Everett

I do love nothing in the world so well as you- is not that strange?

William Shakespeare

Who is wise in love, love most, say least.

Alfred Lord Tennyson

We must have our say, not through violence, aggression or fear. We must speak out calmly and forcefully. We shall only be able to enter the new world era if we agree to engage in dialogue with the other side.

Tahar Ben Jelloun

The population forecast for the United States in 1970 is 170 million. The population forecast for Russia alone in 1970 is 251 million. The implications are clear.

Emanuel Celler

The writer, when he is also an artist, is someone who admits what others don't dare reveal.

Elia Kazan

What people forget is that the most radical thing about Obama is that he was the first black man in history to imagine that he could become president, who was able to make other Americans believe it as well. Other than that, he is a centrist, just like I try to be. He's been bridging divisions his whole life.

Henry Louis Gates

I'm pretty good at gardening. It consumes my time, and it feels like I'm doing something constructive.

Simon Baker

The optimism of a healthy mind is indefatigable.

Margery Allingham