One cause, which is not always observed, of the insufficiency of riches, is that they very seldom make their owner rich.

I'm very comfortable with the nature of life and death, and that we come to an end. What's most difficult to imagine is that those dreams and early yearnings and desires of childhood and adolescence will also disappear. But who knows? Maybe you become part of the eternal whatever.

Hugh Hefner

The human body is an instrument for the production of art in the life of the human soul.

Alfred North Whitehead

Let a man turn to his own childhood -- no further -- if he will renew his sense of remoteness, and of the mystery of change.

Alice Meynell

Keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final.

Roger Babson

You never see what you want to see, forever playing to the gallery.

Robertson Davies

To attempt, to brave, to persist, and persevere, to be faithful to one's self, to wrestle with destiny, to astound the catastrophe by the slight fear which is causes us, now to confront unjust power, again to insult intoxicated victory, to hold firm and withstand -- such is the example which nations need and the light which electrifies them.

Victor Hugo

What is research but a blind date with knowledge?

Will Harvey

Ultimately, leadership is not about glorious crowning acts. It's about keeping your team focused on a goal and motivated to do their best to achieve it, especially when the stakes are high and the consequences really matter. It is about laying the groundwork for others' success, and then standing back and letting them shine.

Chris Hadfield

I don't compromise my principles for politics.

Chris Christie

I would want my legacy to be that I was a great son, father and friend.

Dante Hall

Liturgy is like a strong tree whose beauty is derived from the continuous renewal of its leaves, but whose strength comes from the old trunk, with solid roots in the ground.

Pope Paul VI

Research shows that children do better in school and are less likely to drop out when fathers are involved. Engaged parents can strengthen communities, mentor and tutor students, and demonstrate through their actions how much they value their children's education.

Arne Duncan