The British monarchy has the political and constitutional task of subtracting from the government and

governors of Britain the papal and kingly airs that in America, because we have no such institution, unfortunately adhere to the president.
Mark Helprin

It's really a misconception to identify the writer with the main character, given that the author creates all the characters in the book. In certain ways, I'm every character.
Rachel Kushner

Unfortunately, we haven't found many very old rocks on Earth because our planet's surface is constantly renewed by plate tectonics, coupled with erosion.
Robert Duncan

The 'soul' is one of the words you can use to talk about your innermost being, the essence of who you are.
Eckhart Tolle

Studies have indicated there is a strong correlation between the shortages of nurses and morbidity and mortality rates in our hospitals.
Lois Capps

I asked the waiter, 'Is this milk fresh?' He said, 'Lady, three hours ago it was grass.'
Phyllis Diller

I have quite a robust relationship with regret. You simply don't know what the alternative would have been.
Juliet Stevenson

I've had some movies that have been ridiculed, but that's OK with me. I don't feel that really defines me. Should I change who I am to be popular?
Kevin Costner

A healthy degree of party unity among Democrats and Republicans has deteriorated into bitter partisan warfare.
Thomas E. Mann

Those who can least bear a jest upon themselves, will be most diverted with one passed on others.
Samuel Richardson