Words matter, especially words defining complicated political arrangements, because they shape perceptions of the events of the past, attitudes toward policies being carried out in the present, and expectations about desirable directions for the future.

I must endure the torturing ray, And, with all beauty, all desire. Ah, time-long must the effort be, And far the way that I must go To bring my spirit unto thee, Behind the glass, within the glow.

George William Russell

Choose the life that is most useful, and habit will make it the most agreeable.

Francis Bacon

Conductors must give unmistakable and suggestive signals to the orchestra, not choreography to the audience.

George Szell

I have never lost my faith in God.

Maureen O'Hara

When President Obama passed health care reform, it was personal! And when Governor Romney says he would repeal Obamacare and put insurance companies back in charge of a woman's health, that's personal too.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

When I graduated from high school, the teacher said I was throwing my life away following music, and the same teacher invited me back to speak at the school. I don't say that to brag, I just want to be an example.

Big Sean

Is my friend in the bunker or is the bastard on the green?

Anon.

As for his name, well, what attorney wouldn't want to be able put a Judge in a crate every now and then?

Jodi Picoult

There are going to be peaks and valleys in everything - in your marriage, in your job, in your life. So just enjoy the peaks and ride out the valleys. Just try not to do anything too rash.

Ricky Schroder

Perhaps in nearly every joy, as certainly in every pleasure, cruelty has its place.

Oscar Wilde

I want to wake up ev­ery day I have left to the warmth of your lips on mine, the sound of your voice singing next to me, the feel of your fin­gers on my skin and your heart beat­ing mu­sic with mine.

Christine Zolendz

She touched something deep in his soul. He didn't believe in love at first sight, but the thought of hurting her made his chest ache.

Jodie B. Cooper