The war in Iraq, clearly has not turned out in the way that was hoped.

I have found that if you love life, life will love you back.

Arthur Rubinstein

A strong defense is the surest way to peace. Strength makes detente attainable. Weakness invites war, as my generationmy generationknows from four very bitter experiences. Just as Americas will for peace is second to none, so will Americas strength be second to none. We cannot rely on the forbearance of others to protect this Nation. The power and diversity of the Armed Forces, active Guard and Reserve, the resolve of our fellow citizens, the flexibility in our command to navigate international waters that remain troubled are all essential to our security.

Gerald R. Ford

Let's not be narrow, nasty, and negative.

Vernon Grounds

Relationships are like Rome -- difficult to start out, incredible during the prosperity of the 'golden age', and unbearable during the fall. Then, a new kingdom will come along and the whole process will repeat itself until you come across a kingdom like Egypt... that thrives, and continues to flourish. This kingdom will become your best friend, your soul mate, and your love.

Helen Keller

There is no greater insight into the future than recognizing...when we save our children, we save ourselves

Margaret Mead

You can do what you think you can do and you cannot do what you think you cannot

Ben Stein

Your friends praise your abilities to the skies, submit to you in argument, and seem to have the greatest deference for you; but, though they may ask it, you never find them following your advice upon their own affairs; nor allowing you to manage your own, without thinking that you should follow theirs. Thus, in fact, they all think themselves wiser than you, whatever they may say.

Lord Melbourne

After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.

Nelson Mandela

People go into politics because they want the affirmation, and they want the applause.

Andrew Cuomo

The car is a character in the piece - I've never liked the car, I submitted to it's objectionable popularity.

Paul M. Glaser

In my books, I never portray violence as a reasonable solution to a problem. If the lead characters in the story are driven to it, it's at the extreme end of their experience.

Dean Koontz

Spoon feeding in the long run teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon.

E. M. Forster