George William Curtis

Imagination is as good as many voyages - and how much cheaper!

While we read history we make history.

It is not the ship so much as the skillful sailing that assures the prosperous voyage.

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

One may as well dam for water tanks the people's cathedrals and churches, for no holier temple has ever been consecrated by the heart of man.

What people don't understand about Sarah Palin is that she is a rancher's wife. From Alberta down to Texas I've known women like that: good common sense, bright and vilified by city people.