Subdue fate by exerting human strength to the maximum; and if, when the effort has been made and success is not achieved, no one else can be blamed.

If I have freedom in my love, And in my soul am free, -- Angels alone that soar above, Enjoy such liberty.

Richard Lovelace

In the car and in front of the camera I tend to be very calm but behind the scenes I can get fired up and passionate, I just don't see the need to shout my mouth off in public.

Jenson Button

I don't approve of surprises. The pleasure is never enhanced and the inconvenience is considerable.

Jane Austen

I used to love dogs until I discovered cats.

Nafisa Joseph

Worlds can be found by a child and an adult bending down and looking together under the grass stems or at the skittering crabs in a tidal pool.

Mary Catherine Bateson

I hasten to laugh at everything, for fear of being obliged to weep.

Pierre De Beaumarchais

It goes with a courageous intent to greet the universe as it really is, not to foist our emotional predispositions on it but to courageously accept what our explorations tell us.

Carl Sagan

I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.

Maya Angelou

Bob Marley performed the 'One Love Peace' concert in Jamaica with the two different warring political sides. There's always been that in black music and culture in general. It's no surprise because black music is such a reflection of what's going on in black life. It's not unusual for hip-hop.

Mos Def

A prince should be slow to punish, and quick to reward.

Ovid

It's vital the monarchy keeps in touch with the people. It's what I try and do.

Princess of Wales Diana

There's a way to do better... find it.

Thomas Alva Edison