To be worthy of the name, he must be free of two things; the force of tradition and tyranny of his own passions.

As a state we are so uniquely positioned in so many ways. Our geography, our placement in the country, and our history positions us to be the state that propels energy efficiency as an industry.

Jennifer Granholm

Once conform, once do what other people do because they do it, and a lethargy steals over all the finer nerves and faculties of the soul. She becomes all outer show and inward emptiness; dull, callous, and indifferent.

Virginia Woolf

One ought to be ashamed to make use of the wonders of science embodied in a radio set, the while appreciating them as little as a cow appreciates the botanic marvels in the plants she munches.

Albert Einstein

The awful importance of this life is that it determines eternity.

William Barclay

But why should I read what somebody else thinks of my life when I know the real story?

Jimmy Connors

The guy that made me wanna make movies... and this is off the wall-is a guy named Michael Pal, the British director.

George A. Romero

Great, tell me when you've defeated Voldemort for me, will you?

J.K. Rowling

Though there are some disagreeable things in Venice there is nothing so disagreeable as the visitors.

Henry James

We think that forgiveness is weakness, but it's absolutely not it takes a very strong person to forgive.

T. D. Jakes

WHEN I am dead and over me bright April Shakes out her rain-drenched hair, Though you should lean above me broken-hearted, I shall not care. I shall have peace, as leafy trees are peaceful When rain bends down the bough; And I shall be more silent and cold-hearted Than you are now.

Sarah Teasedale

I think health is another exceedingly important thing.

Joan Collins

I've not got a first in philosophy without being able to muddy things pretty satisfactory.

John Banham