Edgar Lee Masters

To put meaning in one's life may end in madness, But life without meaning is the torture Of restlessness and vague desire-It is a boat longing for the sea and yet afraid.

Immortality is not a gift, Immortality is an achievement; And only those who strive mightily Shall possess it.

How shall the soul of a man be larger than the life he has lived?

It is good to be in front of the lens to appreciate more being behind the lens.

I tell you, in my opinion, the cornerstone of democracy is free press - that's the cornerstone.

The splendid empire of Charles the Fifth was erected upon the grave of liberty.