For a person who promised hope and civility in politics, Mr. Obama has shown a borderline obsessiveness in blaming Mr. Bush.

If a turtle doesn't have a shell, is he homeless or naked?

Steven Wright

Great nations write their autobiographies in three manuscripts, the book of their deeds, the book of their words and the book of their art. Not one of these books can be understood unless we read the two others, but of the three the only trustworthy one is the last.

John Ruskin

I do not say words, which you want to hear.The words just told me, to write them down.

Toba Beta

Music had been my first love among the arts, and I was fascinated by it, as I still am.

Harry Mathews

I go to Saint Barth in the French West Indies for two weeks each year. That place is amazing. Amazing people, beautiful beaches, great wine, wonderful harbors... It's incredibly romantic.

Brooke Burke

HOBBES:Virtue needs some cheaper thrills.

Bill Watterson

New York City is a great monument to the power of money and greed... a race for rent.

Frank Lloyd Wright

There weren't any astronauts until I was about 10. Yuri Gagarin went into space right around my 10th birthday.

John L. Phillips

Disappointment came to me,and booted me,and bruised and hurt me,but that's how people grow up.

Morrissey

Leadership is intangible, and therefore no weapon ever designed can replace it.

Omar N. Bradley

Married couples who work together to build and maintain a business assume broad responsibilities. Not only is their work important to our local and national economies, but their success is central to the well-being of their families.

Melissa Bean

Having achieved my own dreams, I want to give to kids who are less fortunate, who struggle with everyday obstacles. I want to give them something positive in their lives: support.

Kristi Yamaguchi