Misquote Quotes

The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.

John Philpot Curran

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]

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

attributed to Maya Aangelou

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

To elevate the soul, poetry is necessary.

Edgar Allan Poe