Pep without purpose is piffle.

Music is, for me, like a beautiful mosaic which God has put together. He takes all the pieces in his hand, throws them into the world, and we have to recreate the picture from the pieces.

Jean Sibelius

Professors of literature, who for the most part are genteel but mediocre men, can make but a poor defense of their profession, and the professors of science, who are frequently men of great intelligence but of limited interests and education

Yvor Winters

Imagination is more important than knowledge.

Albert Einstein

Prospering just doesn't have to do with money.

Joel Osteen

It's amazing how much you can learn if your intentions are truly earnest.

Chuck Berry

To be an ideal guest, stay at home.

Edward W. Howe

I would prefer a public option that would be a competitive option that would allow people to buy into a Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, which is a series of private plans.

Amy Klobuchar

I do not like that man. I must get to know him better.

Abraham Lincoln

You do things when the opportunities come along. I've had periods in my life when I've had a bundle of ideas come along, and I've had long dry spells. If I get an idea next week, I'll do something. If not, I won't do a damn thing.

Warren Buffett

People understand the meaning of eating lies in the nourishment of the body only when they cease to consider that the object of that activity is pleasure....People understand the meaning of art only when they cease to consider that the aim of that activity is beauty, i.e., pleasure.

Leo Tolstoy

Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.

William A. Foster

I am grateful to be a woman. I must have done something great in another life.

Maya Angelou