"The widespread distribution of private property ownership is the cornerstone of American liberty. Without it, neither our free enterprise system nor our republican form of government could long endure."

“Men are like the earth and we are the moon; we turn always one side to them, and they think there is no other, because they don't see it - but there is.”

“Welcome your problems with open arms! Like any other game, the game of life is played as per your aptitude; the more expert you are, the more difficult it gets. Embrace the problems and hardships that come your way, for you are the ones chosen to handle them.”

“Sometimes I succeed, sometimes I fail, but every day is a clean slate and a fresh opportunity”

Source : "Happiness: Should You Have Goals Or Resolutions?" by Gretchen Rubin, www.huffingtonpost.com. April 18, 2008.

“Those who have not become enlightened will have to return to another, denser planet that is still involved with negativity, to work out their remaining karma.”

“Those who cook up stories will get into hot water.”

“The more you dream the more you achieve.”

Source : "Interview Michael Phelps" by Donald McRae, www.theguardian.com. August 1, 2004.

“I still have faith in people. But that is getting increasingly harder to maintain. I just don't see many people today choosing love. I see people passing it up a lot. Foreclosing on it, deferring it, sabotaging, letting go.”

“The time for universal praise is sure to come some day. Let us begin to do our part now.”