There is only one optimist. He has been here since man has been on this earth, and that is man himself. If we hadn't had such a magnificent optimism to carry us through all these things, we wouldn't be here. We have survived it on our optimism.

What is a democrat? One who believes that the republicans have ruined the country. What is a republican? One who believes that the democrats would ruin the country.

Ambrose Bierce

Parents giving the keys to the car act as if they are giving the keys to the kingdom.

William E. Rothschild

He knew her, and she knew him. He had no idea if the images he saw came from past or future, or both, but he knew her. Their souls were bound, had always been bound, and always would be. They were two with one soul between them, perfectly joined, perfectly fitted.

Ann Marston

I wouldn't change one thing about my professional life, and I make it a point not to dwell on my mistakes.

Ethel Merman

We need comprehensive reform that will make America the best place in the world to invest and do business.

Jim DeMint

I have made this letter longer than usual, only because I have not had the time to make it shorter.

Blaise Pascal

If you force yourself to smile, within a couple minutes, you feel happy.

Dean Norris

Jealousy is indeed a poor medium to secure love, but it is a secure medium to destroy one

Emma Goldman, Lecture,, 1912

The wonderful thing about age is that your knees don't work as well, you can't run down steps quite as easily and obviously you can't lift heavy weights. But your mind doesn't feel any different.

Roger Moore

If you stand up and be counted, from time to time you may get yourself knocked down. But remember this: A man flattened by an opponent can get up again. A man flattened by conformity stays down for good.

Thomas J. Watson

Death is always around the corner, but often our society gives it inordinate help.

Carter Burwell

The productivity of work is not the responsibility of the worker but of the manager.

Peter Drucker