I must walk toward Oregon, and not toward Europe. And that way the nation is moving, and I may say that mankind progress from east to west. We go eastward to realize history and study the works of art and literature, retracing the steps of the race; we go westward as into the future, with a spirit of enterprise and adventure.

There are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward.

Kahlil Gibran

Let me assure you, nothing in this life feels better than having the confidence that you can take care of yourself and your family and know that you can continue to grow and excel in your profession and as a person.

Richie Sambora

it always sound scarier when a hollerer talk soft.

Kathryn Stockett

Generally speaking, espionage offers each spy an opportunity to go crazy in a way he finds irresistible.

Kurt Vonnegut

In the case of scandal, as in that of robbery, the receiver is always thought as bad as the thief.

Lord Chesterfield

The girl with a future avoids a man with a past.

Evan Esar

Admiration; is our polite recognition of another's resemblance to ourselves.

Ambrose Bierce

The camera has an interest in turning history into spectacle, but none in reversing the process. At best, the picture leaves a vague blur in the observer's mind; strong enough to send him into battle perhaps, but not to have him understand why he is going.

Denis Donoghue

I did not attend his funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it.

Mark Twain

Over and over I marvel at the blessings of my life: Each year has grown better than the last.

Lawrence Welk

Parents have a right to insist that godless evolution not be taught to their children.

Patrick J. Buchanan

The Bible was a consolation to a fellow alone in the old cell. The lovely thin paper with a bit of matress stuffing in it, if you could get a match, was as good a smoke as I ever tasted.

Brendan Behan