"There have certainly been many periods in history when virtue was more rare than under the Caesars; but there has probably never been a period when vice was more extravagant or uncontrolled."

“The more users' expectations prove right, the more they will feel in control of the system and the more they will like it.”

“Barack Obama is a threat to the continued existence of the United States, and he must be impeached, or resign.”

“Marriage is the highest state of friendship. If happy, it lessens our cares by dividing them, at the same time that it doubles our pleasures by mutual participation.”

Source : Samuel Richardson (2014). “Clarissa Harlowe, or The History of a Young Lady - Complete”, p.730, Simon and Schuster

“Faith means being sure of what we hope for now. It means knowing something is real, this moment, all around you, even when you don't see it.”

“Productivity is being able to do things that you were never able to do before.”

“Believe in yourself and be proud of who you are. Don't let anyone tell you differently. There is beauty in everyone and no one should stop you from growing into a confident and strong young person.”

“Whenever you hear a politician carry on about what a mess the schools are, be aware that you are looking at the culprit.”

Source : Molly Ivins, Lou Dubose (2002). “Shrub: The Short But Happy Political Life of George W. Bush”, p.131, Vintage

“That’s one of the reasons I never wanted to get married. The last thing I wanted was infinite security and to be the place an arrow shoots off from. I wanted change and excitement and to shoot off in all directions myself, like the colored arrows from a Fourth of July rocket.”