“We criticize, copy, patronize, idolize and insult but we never doubt that the U.S. has a unique position in the history of human hopes.”

“We want a system that will improve consistency and steadiness in the quality of government.”

“No constitution is or can be perfectly symmetrical, what it can and must be is generally accepted as both fair and usable.”

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”

“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me...”

“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth.”

“So many books, so little time.”

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”

“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.”