I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.(Popular misquote of "You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.")

To elevate the soul, poetry is necessary.

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. So is a lot.

Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.

Thomas Jefferson once said: 'Of course the people don't want war. But the people can be brought to the bidding of their leader. All you have to do is tell them they're being attacked and denounce the pacifists for somehow a lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.' I think that was Jefferson. Oh wait. That was Hermann Goering. Shoot."[Hosting the Peabody Awards for broadcasting excellence at the New York Waldorf-Astoria, June 6, 2006]

The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.

Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.[misquote of a letter about wine, see quotes/831031]