Life has way more imagination than us.

~ François Truffau, French film director

It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment. 

~ Ansel Adams, photographer (1902-1984) 

There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. 

~ Edith Wharton, novelist (24 Jan 1861-1937) 

If ever the time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin. 

~ Samuel Adams, revolutionary (1722-1803) 

Fear isn’t a bad thing; it’s a matter of learning what to do with it, and how to take action in the midst of it. 

~ Roz Savage

Once or twice in every generation a line is crossed so egregiously that where you stood on the issue will forever define you. 

~ Kara Vallow, artist (b. 1967)

Maybe every other American movie shouldn't be based on a comic book. Other countries will think Americans live in an infantile fantasy land where reality is whatever we say it is and every problem can be solved with violence. 

~ Bill Maher, comedian, actor, and writer (b. 1956) 

Having a mission-driven, culture-driven business is the key to being successful.

~ Amy Bohutinsky

There is no enthusiasm without wisdom, nor wisdom without generosity.

~ Paul Éluard, French poet

The time is always right to do what is right.

~ Martin Luther King Jr.

To move freely you must be deeply rooted. 

~ Bella Lewitsky, dancer (13 Jan 1916-2004) 

The most certain test by which we can judge whether a country is really free is the amount of security enjoyed by minorities. 

~ Lord Acton (John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton), historian (10 Jan 1834-1902) 

I tore myself away from the safe comfort of certainties through my love for truth and truth rewarded me. 

~ Simone de Beauvoir, author and philosopher (9 Jan 1908-1986) 

Reading is not just an escape. It is access to a better way of life. 

~ Karin Slaughter, novelist (b. 6 Jan 1971) 

It is the ability to take a joke, not make one, that proves you have a sense of humor. 

~ Max Eastman, journalist and poet (4 Jan 1883-1969) 

It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him. 

~ J.R.R. Tolkien, novelist and philologist (3 Jan 1892-1973) 

A poor idea well written is more likely to be accepted than a good idea poorly written. 

~ Isaac Asimov, scientist and writer (2 Jan 1920-1992) 

The love of one's country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border. 

~ Pablo Casals, cellist, conductor, and composer (29 Dec 1876-1973)