The inquiry in England is not whether a man has talents and genius, but whether he is passive and polite and a virtuous ass and obedient to noblemen's opinions in art and science. If he is, he is a good man. If not, he must be starved.

It's something I want to overcome. And my kids are scared to death to fly. I want them to witness me overcome it.

Travis Barker

Only he who believes is obedient and only he who is obedient believes.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

It is clear that the pharmaceutical industry is not, by any stretch of the imagination, doing enough to ensure that the poor have access to adequate medical care.

Paul Farmer

In a certain sense, and to a certain extent, he the president is the representative of the people. He is elected by them, as well as congress is. But can he, in the nature of things, know the wants of the people, as well as three hundred other men, coming from all the various localities of the nation? If so, where is the propriety of having a congress?

Abraham Lincoln

Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father!

Lydia Maria Child, Philothea: A

I am interested in computers and technology, and art, photography, and design.

William Landay

It is a sad day when one looks back and sees that his largest regrets have become some of the most integral elements of his dreams.

John Knowles

A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend eloquence, but sets off every great talent which a man can be possessed of.

Joseph Addison

Prerequisite for rereadability in books: that they be forgettable.

Jean Rostand

Rare is the union of beauty and purity.

Juvenal

Liberal: a power worshipper without power.

George Orwell

An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching.

Mahatma Gandhi