The future will belong to those who have passion and are willing to work hard to make our country better.

The most disadvantageous peace is better than the most just war.

Desiderius Erasmus

I would never have gone anywhere if it hadn't been for Mother's faith and support.

Patsy Cline

Unless you can find some sort of loyalty, you cannot find unity and peace in your active living.

Josiah Royce

Afflictions are but the shadows of God's wings.

George MacDonald

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Politics are now nothing more than means of rising in the world. With this sole view do men engage in politics, and their whole conduct proceeds upon it.

Samuel Johnson

Work is the curse of the drinking class.

Oscar Wilde

A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example.

Niccolo Machiavelli

Follow the wisdom of the great actor, James Cagney, you hit your mark, you look the other guy in the eye, and you tell the truth.

Larry Merchant

'The Dance Scene' is basically the most amazing dance show in the world, and it follows me as a creative director. You see how I maintain that creativity.

Laurieann Gibson

Too many of my constituents, like many other hard working Americans across the country, are suffering unnecessarily due to our flawed health care system.

John Conyers

Life is short, and we should respect every moment of it.

Orhan Pamuk