I've always really been into science, and in the last five years I've gotten into theoretical physics and the origins of the universe.

A man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death.

Albert Einstein

Every major food company now has an organic division. There's more capital going into organic agriculture than ever before.

Michael Pollan

How wretched is the person who hangs on by the favors of the powerful.

Robert Burns

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it.

Thomas Paine

What I'm concerned about is endless borrowing, which is going to compromise our economy not only today but in the future. Because we know the decisions we make right now really dramatically impact us in the future, and the debt is literally getting out of our control.

Paul Ryan

I don't want to own anything that won't fit into my coffin.

Fred A. Allen

A petty reason perhaps why novelists more and more try to keep a distance from journalists is that novelists are trying to write the truth and journalists are trying to write fiction.

Graham Greene

Among the numerous luxuries of the table...coffee may be considered as one of the most valuable. It excites cheerfulness without intoxication; and the pleasing flow of spirits which it occasions...is never followed by sadness, languor or debility.

Benjamin Franklin

I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I'm out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.

Marilyn Monroe

Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune but great minds rise above them.

Washington Irving

Human nature is what Heaven supplies.

Xun Zi

What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.

Helen Keller