"Each state of life has its special duties; by their accomplishments one may find happiness."

“Concord, California was a great place to grow up.”

“A prime function of a leader is to keep hope alive.”

“Women who are confident of their abilities are more likely to succeed than those who lack confidence, even though the latter may be much more competent and talented and industrious.”

“We all came from houses with doors, doors that were supposed to be closed when there were things going on that we weren't supposed to see, and when our pants were down.”

“I don't believe in America, but I believe in people.”

Source : "The Lenny Interview: Rachel Maddow". Interview with Grace Dunham, www.yahoo.com. April 21, 2016.

“Sweetest smile is made saddest tear-drop!”

Source : Sir Edwin Arnold (1885). “The Secret of Death, from the Sanskrit: With Some Collected Poems”

“Think of mass immigration into America as a global 'right of return.”

Source : "Mass Immigration 'End Of Days' Scenario". www.ilanamercer.com. October 01, 2010.

“I remember the night when I was playing at Birdland, and Duke Ellington walked in wearing that cap of his and with all his elegance. The Duke then came backstage, and I was there with my band. That's the one thing I miss.”