The movies are the only business where you can go out front and applaud yourself.
The Past is to be respected and acknoledged, but not to be worshiped. It is our future in which we will find our greatness.
If you believe the doctors, nothing is wholesome; if you believe the theologians, nothing is innocent; if you believe the military, nothing is safe.
Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.
The problem with people who have no vices is that generally you can be pretty sure they're going to have some pretty annoying virtues.
We may not imagine how our lives could be more frustrating and complex--but Congress can.
I'd never looked down the barrel of a gun before, but everything you've heard about the experience is true.