The worst thing that can happen in a democracy - as well as in an individual's life - is to become cynical about the future and lose hope.

I came from a real tough neighborhood. Why every time I shut the window I hurt somebody's fingers.

Rodney Dangerfield

I think the biggest thing was that I was putting pressure on myself leading up to Beijing. Now I am learning how to take that pressure off and seeing this as an incredible opportunity, but not like, 'I absolutely have to medal.'

Ryan Hall

She's gone. I am abused, and my relief must be to loathe her.

William Shakespeare

You wanna know what scares people? Success. When you don't make moves and when you don't climb up the ladder, everybody loves you because you're not competition.

Nicki Minaj

Don't fear failure so much that you refuse to try new things. The saddest summary of a life contains three descriptions: could have, might have, and should have.

Louis E. Boone

Self-expression must pass into communication for its fulfillment.

Pearl S. Buck

Like when I host a party. I hope my guests get along. But if not, how interesting!

Andy Cohen

I said the first concern of the administration of justice must, of course, be the individual. The second concern is the truth.

Elliot Richardson

To note an artist's limitations is but to define his talent. A reporter can write equally well about everything that is presented to his view, but a creative writer can do his best only with what lies within the range and character of his deepest sympathies.

Willa Cather

If a mute swears, does his mother wash his hands with soap?

Steven Wright

Why is it that an extended olive branch often turns to a clinched fist of hatred?

Don Williams, Jr

We will neglect our cities to our peril, for in neglecting them we neglect the nation.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy