I will argue that in the literal sense the programmed computer understands what the car and the adding machine understand, namely, exactly nothing.

Having contemplated this admirable grove, I proceeded towards the shrubberies on the banks of the river, and though it was now late in December, the aromatic groves appeared in full bloom.

William Bartram

As one knows the poet by his fine music, so one can recognize the liar by his rich rhythmic utterance, and in neither case will the casual inspiration of the moment suffice. Here, as elsewhere, practice must precede perfection.

Oscar Wilde

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

George Washington

If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it

Albert Einstein

Your ability to use the principle of autosuggestion will depend, very largely, upon your capacity to concentrate upon a given desire until that desire becomes a burning obsession.

Napoleon Hill

How far would Moses have gone if he had taken a poll in Egypt?

Harry S Truman

Women are not forgiven for aging. Bob Redford's lines of distinction are my old-age wrinkles.

Jane Fonda

There is two kinds of music the good and bad. I play the good kind.

Louis Armstrong

Folks, this government isn't too big to fail, it's too big to succeed.

Sarah Palin

To dance through life, makes a rough journey more enjoyable.

Roger W Hancock

Marijuana is self-punishing. It makes you acutely sensitive, and in this world, what worse punishment could there be?

P. J. O'Rourke

One must marry one's feelings to one's beliefs and ideas. That is probably the only way to achieve a measure of harmony in one's life.

Etty Hilsum