The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts.

Anglo-Saxon civilization has taught the individual to protect his own rights; American civilization will teach him to respect the rights of others.

William Jennings Bryan

Curst greed of gold, what crimes thy tyrant power has caused.

Virgil

Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks.

Doug Larson

When I look back at those pictures of my mother performing - and listen to her recordings - it makes me sad to think that all of that joy she found in her work came to an end. I wish she hadn't had to make that sacrifice, even if it was for the benefit of my father and siblings and me.

Marlo Thomas

Thinking and Thought: Thoughts are funny little things, They can make paupers or make kings.

Sidney Madwed

Without this flock, I would be worthless. Without the people in this flock, I'd be empty. Without the people who started this flock, I'd be dead.

Shannon A. Thompson

We owe at least this much to future generations, from whom we have borrowed a fragile planet called Earth.

Maurice Strong

Either you push forward with the things that you were doing yesterday or you start dying.

Elizabeth Edwards

I had the most beautiful dream, and then I fell asleep in your arms and my dream turned lovelier still.

Richelle E. Goodrich

I have a hotline to the tabloids. When I get up in the morning, I call the Star, and the last thing at night, I call them. I want them to have the inside track.

Kirstie Alley

Remember you will not always win. Some days, the most resourceful individual will taste defeat. But there is, in this case, always tomorrow -- after you have done your best to achieve success today.

Maxwell Maltz

You don't have to place your hand on Mary's heart to get strength and consolation and rescue, and all the other things we need to get through life. You can place it right here on your own heart. Your own heart.

Sue Monk Kidd