If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will be best attained when all persons alike share in government to the utmost.

I see nothing for you on this earth but that field which I once christened 'Briars;' go out upon that, build yourself a hut, and there begin the grand process of devouring yourself alive. I see no alternative, no other hope for you.

William Ellery Channing, Letter

Trust in the person's promise, who dares to refuse what they fear they cannot perform.

C. H. (Charles Haddon) Spurgeon

The nation that complacently and fearfully allows its artists and writers to become suspected rather than respected is no longer regarded as a nation possessed with humor or depth.

James Thurber

Laughter is regional: a smile extends over the whole face.

Malcolm De Chazal

However, we might oppose it, abortion is a sad feature of modern life.

Robert Casey

There is no fundamental difference between the preparation for death and the practice of dying, and spiritual practice leading to enlightenment.

Stanislav Grof

When they see me holding fish, they can see that I am comfortable with kings as well as with paupers.

Imelda Marcos

The only society I like is rough and tough, and the tougher the better. There's where you get down to bedrock and meet human people.

Robert W. Service

For of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

John Greenleaf Whittier, "Maud M

The greatness of a man's power is the measure of his surrender.

William Booth

Fishing provides that connection with the whole living world. It gives you the opportunity of being totally immersed, turning back into yourself in a good way. A form of meditation, some form of communion with levels of yourself that are deeper than the ordinary self.

Ted Hughes

All you know is what you think you know, but that isn't always what's real.

Carrie Vaughn