It is a sign of contraction of the mind when it is content, or of weariness. A spirited mind never stops within itself it is always aspiring and going beyond its strength.

A storm broke loose in my mind.

Albert Einstein

We have arrived at that point of time in which we are forced to see our own humiliation, as a nation, and that a progression in this line cannot be a productive of happiness, private or public.

Henry Knox

For if there is anything to one's praise, it is foolish vanity to be gratified at it, and if it is abuse -- why one is always sure to hear of it from one damned good-natured friend or another!

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

He touched her as he usually touched his beloved violin, with a soft and urgent grace that left her breathless.

Cassandra Clare

They laughed too, even Rose Dear shook her head and smiled, and suddenly the world was right side up. Violet learned then what she had forgotten until this moment: that laughter is serious. More complicated, more serious than tears.

Toni Morrison

Marriages maybe made in heaven, but a lot of the details have to be worked out here on earth.

Gloria Pitzer

Civilization had too many rules for me, so I did my best to rewrite them.

Bill Cosby

I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do.

Mary Lou Retton

We don't make music - it makes us.

David Byrne

Education remains the key to both economic and political empowerment.

Barbara Jordan

Meat is a wasteful use of water and creates a lot of greenhouse gases. It puts enormous pressure on the world's resources. A vegetarian diet is better.

Nicholas Stern

If this is your idea of glamour, I'm having second thoughts about letting you make me over.

Cassandra Clare