What we want to do is reform the welfare system in the way that Tony Blair talked about 13 years ago but never achieved - a system that was created for the days after the Second World War. That prize is now I think achievable.

He that undervalues himself will undervalue others, and he that undervalues others will oppress them.

Johnson

But friendship is the breathing rose, with sweets in every fold.

Oliver Wendell Holmes

The 19th century was the age of Individualism the 20th and 21st are the ages of Socialism.

Francis Parker Yockey

Be sure that you go to the author to get at his meaning, not to find yours.

John Ruskin

As for the virtuous poor, one can pity them, of course, but one cannot possibly admire them. They have made private terms with the enemy, and sold their birthright for very bad pottage. They must also be extraordinarily stupid.

Oscar Wilde

The people's government, made for the people, made by the people, and answerable to the people.

Daniel Webster

Not so the scientist. The very essence of his life is the service of truth.

Franz Boas

He does not weep who does not see

Victor Hugo

And, you know, being able to wear the stars and stripes, when you step up on one of the blocks or, you know, when you step off of an airplane or when you hear the national anthem play, you know, it's one of the greatest feelings in the world because you know that there are people at home who are supporting you and watching you.

Michael Phelps

I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.

C. S. Lewis

I want to state upfront, unequivocally and without doubt: I do not believe that any racial, ethnic or gender group has an advantage in sound judging. I do believe that every person has an equal opportunity to be a good and wise judge, regardless of their background or life experiences.

Sonia Sotomayor

You have to sow before you can reap. You have to give before you can get.

Robert Collier