I like mathematics because it is not human and has nothing particular to do with this planet or with the whole accidental universe - because, like Spinoza's God, it won't love us in return.

They who have conquered doubt and fear have conquered failure.

James Allen

Liberty not only means that the individual has both the opportunity and the burden of choice; it also means that he must bear the consequences of his actions.... Liberty and responsibility are inseparable.

Friedrich A. Hayek

Millions long for immortality who do not know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon.

Susan Ertz

People may correctly remember the events of twenty years ago (a remarkable feat), but who remembers his fears, his disgusts, his tone of voice? It is like trying to bring back the weather of that time.

Martha Gellhorn

At first, I thoroughly enjoyed being famous.

Phil Donahue

Though everything else may appear shallow and repulsive, even the smallest task in music is so absorbing, and carries us so far away from town, country, earth, and all worldly things, that it is truly a blessed gift of God.

Felix Mendelssohn

Oh to be young and in love (with 8 Chinese concubines).

Christopher Moore

Mumford &amp Sons' music appeals to a lot of America. I'm really proud of them.

Ellie Goulding

I'm the only girl on The Food Network who grills - I have two bestselling grilling books. I try to really focus on what men and women can do outside together out on the grill. I think it's really fun to have men and women out there together, having fun, working and enjoying themselves.

Sandra Lee

The poor dog, in life the firmest friend. The first to welcome, foremost to defend.

Lord (George Gordon) Byron

Only if we can restrain ourselves is good conversation possible. Good talk rises upon much discipline.

John Erskine

Most illegals are without health insurance, and when these workers need emergency healthcare, the American taxpayer gets stuck with the bill.

Spencer Bachus