How much better a thing it is to be envied than to be pitied.

If you make any money, the government shoves you in the creek once a year with it in your pockets, and all that don't get wet you can keep.

Will Rogers

And I do believe that the way to change a society, to uplift people - not just their spirit, but to uplift their society and economic base - is through education.

Rainn Wilson

Of the events of life we may have some control. but over the law of its progress none.

John W. Draper

The comedians I liked were Bill Cosby and Steven Wright, like just always as a comedic actor. I always liked Gary Larson, who's really funny for a cartoonist, obviously.

Demetri Martin

Audacity augments courage; hesitation, fear.

Publilius Syrus

It's pretty hard to tell what does bring happiness poverty and wealth have both failed.

Kin Hubbard

Proportion is the heart of beauty.

Ken Follett

Who ceases to be a friend never was one.

Proverb

Freedom only for the members of the government, only for the members of the Party - though they are quite numerous - is no freedom at all.

Rosa Luxemburg

We all want more information available when making health care decisions for ourselves and our families.

Dan Lipinski

Of all mechanics, of all servile handycrafts-men, a gamester is the vilest. But yet, as many of the quality are of the profession, he is admitted amongst the politest company.

John Gay

I am quite certain in my heart of hearts that modern music and modern art is not a conspiracy, but is a form of truth and integrity for those who practise it honestly, decently and with all their being.

Michael Tippett