Reason is a faculty far larger than mere objective force. When either the political or the scientific discourse announces itself as the voice of reason, it is playing God, and should be spanked and stood in the corner.

The substance of faith is a hope in the unseen.

Ron Suskind

It is in this power of saying everything, and yet saying nothing too plainly, that the perfection of art consists.

John Ruskin

'Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.

George Washington

If you would have me weep, you must first of all feel grief yourself.

Horace

I think it's interesting that 'cologne' rhymes with 'alone.'

Demetri Martin

Being famous is not something that would make me feel successful - unless one was striving for mediocrity.

William Hurt

For 'So Cold the River,' I'm actually working on adapting the book with Scott Silver, who was just nominated for an Oscar for 'The Fighter,' and who also wrote '8 Mile,' which I think is a terrific screenplay. The chance to work with Scott is a tremendous pleasure and I'm learning a lot.

Michael Koryta

When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice.

Marquis de la Grange

The shrieks were coming from two quite naked girls, who were pursued by a pair of apes snapping at their bottoms. [...] So he now raises his double-barrelled Spanish rifle, fires and kills both apes. 'God be praised, my dear Calambo! I have delivered these two poor creatures from grave peril; if it was a sin to kill an Inquisitor and a Jesuit, I have made ample amends by saving the lives of two girls [...]'He was about to continue, but words failed him when he saw the two girls throw their arms lovingly around the two apes and collapse in tears over their corpses, filling the air with the most pitiful lamentations. 'I was not expecting quite so much tenderness of heart,' he said at last to Cacambo, who replied: 'You've excelled yourself this time, Master; you have just despatched the two lovers of these young ladies.' '-Their lovers! Is it possible? You're making fun of me, Cacambo; how could anyone believe in such a thing?' - 'My dear Master,' retorted Cacambo, 'you are always astounished by everything; why do you find it so strange that in some countries it is apes who enjoy the favours of young ladies? After all, they are one-quarter human, just as I am one-quarter Spanish.

Voltaire

Rascals are always sociable -- more's the pity! and the chief sign that a man has any nobility in his character is the little pleasure he takes in others company.

Arthur Schopenhauer

Even moderation ought not to be practiced to excess.

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The Peace Corps would give thousands of young Americans a chance to see at first hand the conditions in remote areas of the world.

Sargent Shriver