"The only way to effectively secure the common good is for the government to remain small."

“Every man I meet wants to protect me. I can't figure out what from.”

“I'm one of the best actresses. One day I will win an Oscar.”

“Great buildings that move the spirit have always been rare. In every case they are unique, poetic, products of the heart.”

Source : Speech to McGill University School of Architecture, www.arthurerickson.com. October 21, 2000.

“I've found what makes children happy doesn't always prepare them to be courageous, engaged adults.”

“We want the Army to be society's model of fair treatment. We want to assure that all soldiers are treated fairly, not because it is necessary but because it is right. Those units that have the fewest incidents are those whose noncommissioned officers really know their men and take a personal interest in their welfare.”

“The world and the universe is an extremely beautiful place, and the more we understand about it the more beautiful does it appear.”

“You cannot train a horse with shouts and expect it to obey a whisper.”

Source : Dagobert D. Runes (2015). “Treasury of Thought”, p.172, Open Road Media

“Sometimes,” he says, sliding his arm across my shoulders, “people just want to be happy, even if it’s not real.”