Life's splendor forever lies in wait about each one of us in all its fullness, but veiled from view, deep down, invisible, far off. It is there, though, not hostile, not reluctant, not deaf. If you summon it by the right word, by its right name, it will come.

The last best hope of earth, two trillion dollars in debt, is spinning out of control, and all we can do is stare at a flickering cathode-ray tube as Ollie answers questions on TV while the press, resolutely irrelevant as ever, asks politicians if they have committed adultery. From V-J Day 1945 to this has been, my fellow countrymen, a perfect nightmare.

Gore Vidal

When I was campaigning, I told the people if nothing happens under my mandate it will still be a positive thing because my mandate will be used as a rupture between the past and the future.

Michel Martelly

The sport of horse racing which, at its best, showcases the majestic beauty of this animal and the athleticism of jockeys, has reached an alarming level of corruption and exploitation.

Tom Udall

I only remember the end of my dreams, like waking up at a steering wheel, or falling.

Ben Barnes

It is always the adventurers who do great things, not the sovereigns of great empires.

Charles Montesquieu

Good lies need a leavening of truth to make them palatable.

William Mcilvanney

I love the work; I could sit and look at it for hours.

Source Unknown

Stealing things is a glorious occupation, particularly in the art world.

Malcolm Mclaren

Besides the mistakes that are pointed out, I love the way readers become involved with the characters. When readers start asking about character motivations instead of concentrating on the special effects, it means you're connecting with them on a personal level.

Alan Dean Foster

It's funny what a few no-hitters do for a body.

Satchel Paige

The office of government is not to confer happiness, but to give men the opportunity to work out happiness for themselves.

William Ellery Channing

I like directors who have worked as actors. They know the experience.

Gabrielle Union