The four characteristics of humanism are curiosity, a free mind, belief in good taste, and belief in the human race.

If it were not for hopes, the heart would break.

Thomas Fuller

Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.

Newt Gingrich

I'm proof against that word failure. I've seen behind it. The only failure a man ought to fear is failure of cleaving to the purpose he sees to be best.

George Eliot

I grew up in Baltimore. And yes, I am a big sports fan, especially when it comes to my local teams.

Josh Charles

I remember that all of a sudden, the car felt like I couldn't control it. It was absolutely the most horrifying experience. We rolled over, off the freeway. I think there was something wrong with the car.

Tracey Gold

You know what talent is? The curse of expectation. As a kid you have to deal with that, beat it somehow. If you can write, you think God put you on earth to blow Shakespeare away. Of if you can paint, maybe you think--I did--that God put you on earth to blow your father away.

Stephen King

The patriot blood of my father was warm in my veins.

Clara Barton

If you wish to preserve your secret, wrap it up in frankness.

Alexander Smith

If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone. A man, sir, should keep his friendship in a constant repair.

Samuel Johnson

America is a large, friendly dog in a very small room. Every time it wags its tail it knocks over a chair.

Arnold J. Toynbee, (attributed)

What shall I say, how is the truth to be said? You were born, you had body, you died. It is just that you never giggled or planned or cried.

Gwendolyn Brooks

Let us not be too particular; it is better to have old secondhand diamonds than none at all.

Mark Twain