Peachy famous quotes

40, 50 years ago, Americans - the majority of Americans did not want to accept these Vietnamese refugees who they saw as completely foreign. Now there are new foreigners - Syrians and other people from the Middle East, people of Muslim backgrounds. And the sense among many Americans is, well, these people are completely different from us, and they're not like the Vietnamese who are much more assimilable. And I think that's very, very doubtful. I think that the majority of these new foreigners, if given the opportunity, will be able to assimilate and deal with American culture.

The design of good houses requires an understanding of both the construction materials and the behavior of real humans.

You have a... remarkable memory." "I remember everything about you. You're the one who wasn't paying attention.

Only religion can lead to such evil.

Deep within us all there is an amazing inner sanctuary of the soul, a holy place, a Divine Centre, a speaking voice, to which we may continuously return. Eternity is at our hearts, pressing upon our time-torn lives, warming us with intimations of an astounding destiny, calling us home unto itself.

Education is not for profit. If you're not in education for profit, it's not going to be a fair critique for education.

The crisis in Europe has affected the U.S. economy by acting as a drag on our exports, weighing on business and consumer confidence, and pressuring U.S. financial markets and institutions.

I’m not intellectually convinced that one-man, one-vote is the best. We practise it because that’s what the British bequeathed us

We're principled in the direction we're heading, but we're not going to be stubborn,

If somebody doesn't have any talent, get off the stage! You're wasting my time.