It is in the interests of our society to promote those things that take the edge off, keep us busy with our fixes, and keep us slightly numbed out and zombie like. In this way our modern consumer society itself functions as an addict.

An excellent man; he has no enemies; and none of his friends like him.

Oscar Wilde

Many from the ignorance of these Maxims, and an inconsiderate zeal unto Truth, have too rashly charged the troops of error, and remain as Trophies unto the enemies of Truth: A man may be in as just possession of Truth as of a City, and yet be forced to surrender.

Thomas Browne

The thing to remember about fathers is, they're men. A girl has to keep it in mind: They are dragon-seekers, bent on improbable rescues. Scratch any father, you find someone chock-full of qualms and romantic terrors, believing change is a threat -- like your first shoes with heels on, like your first bicycle I it took such months to get.

Phyllis McGinley

The Tea Party was born out of the disgust many Americans felt early in the financial crisis upon learning that the federal government was even contemplating reducing the principal on some troubled mortgages.

Mark Zandi

Culture is the habit of being pleased with the best and knowing why.

Henry Van Dyke

Happiness is a byproduct of function, purpose, and conflict those who seek happiness for itself seek victory without war.

William S. Burroughs

A lot of baby boomers are baby bongers.

Kevin Nealon

He lives who dies to win a lasting name.

Henry Drummond

People only talk about what a joyous experience it is, but there is terror: Your life, as you know it, is over. It's over the day that child is born. It's over, and something completely new starts.

Bill Murray

New York is the coolest city. The place just never sleeps. It's amazing.

Margot Robbie

Sometimes I make very selfish choices like I did 'Once Upon A Time' for my inner 8-year-old and my hypothetical future child. I've done some movies because I would regret them if I didn't, but other projects I've done because they've scared me or if I felt I needed to do a big romantic comedy to help me professionally.

Ginnifer Goodwin

Its easier to stay out than get out

Mark Twain