The only man who makes money following the races is one who does it with a broom and shovel.

The facts of science, as they appeared to him, fed the flame in his soul, and in its light, he saw into the depths of the world.

Bertrand Russell

Everything I write comes from my childhood in one way or another. I am forever drawing on the sense of mystery and wonder and possibility that pervaded that time of my life.

Kate DiCamillo

Truth is power, but only when one has patience and requires of it no immediate effect. And one must have no specific aims. Somehow, lack of an agenda is the greatest power. Sometimes it is better not to think in terms of plans; here months may mean nothing, and also years. Truth must be sought for its own sake, its holy, divine greatness.

Romano Guardini

There will always be cougars outside. It's such a chick thing to think that life should just go on forever.

Chuck Palahniuk

Convince an enemy, convince him that he's wrong. To win a bloodless battle, the victory is long. A simple act of faith, reason over might. To blow up his children would only prove him right.

Gordon Sumner

In examinations, the foolish ask questions the wise cannot answer.

Oscar Wilde

Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it

Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel)

It speaks volumes for a person that when placed in quite different situations, they display the same spirit of moderation.

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A strong foe is better than a weak friend.

Edward Dahlberg

It is more noble by silence to avoid an injury than by argument to overcome it.

Francis Beaumont

I bought a perfect second car ... a tow truck.

Rodney Dangerfield

I think that the millions and millions of young Americans, young Americans, who have health care today, who wouldn't have had it if the president hadn't acted are better off.

David Axelrod