It's important to debunk the myths of Africa being this benighted continent civilized only when white people arrived. In fact, Africans had been creators of culture for thousands of years before. These were very intelligent, subtle and sophisticated people, with organized societies and great art.

Of course, I will continue to share my favorite Southern recipes, just like my mama, grandmother and family shared with me over the years. And now, I'll be adding a little bit of a lighter touch to some of these wonderful dishes.

Paula Deen

I only drink to make other people seem more interesting.

George Jean Nathan

Everybody thinks it's going to be so glamorous, so cool, you're on 'Glee,' you know, a hit show or whatever.

Idina Menzel

Build a dream and the dream will build you.

Robert H. Schuller

Come what come may, time and the hour run through the roughest day.

William Shakespeare

In America, the photographer is not simply the person who records the past, but the one who invents it.

Susan Sontag

The principle of the Gothic architecture is infinity made imaginable.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

I have a big fear of change, or negative change, anyway. I'm basically the same person I was when I won 'Idol,' or when I was 10.

Kelly Clarkson

I was in a relationship with a girl I loved for three years. Where do you go after three years? Then you've got to start thinking about other things, and I'm too young to think about those things.

Shia LaBeouf

I think the most important issue for all of us is our economy and jobs and creating opportunities for young people to be able to get the education that you need to be able to afford to go to college.

Debbie Stabenow

Usually I write about what I care about, which is a weakness but I think also a strength.

Mickey Kaus

The daily grind of hard work gets a person polished.

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