I was taught very early that I would have to depend entirely upon myself; that my future lay in my read more

I was taught very early that I would have to depend entirely upon myself; that my future lay in my own hands.

With society and its public, there is no longer any other language than that of bombs, barricades, and all that read more

With society and its public, there is no longer any other language than that of bombs, barricades, and all that follows.

Wretched excess is an unfortunate human trait that turns a perfectly good idea such as Christmas into a frenzy of read more

Wretched excess is an unfortunate human trait that turns a perfectly good idea such as Christmas into a frenzy of last-minute shopping-or attaches the name of St. Patrick to the day of the year that bartenders fear most.

Supreme Court arguments and decisions are fascinating to a few of us and really pretty boring to most.

Supreme Court arguments and decisions are fascinating to a few of us and really pretty boring to most.

Two phenomena, in my view, are particularly disturbing: One is the prevalence of the use of torture to extract confessions read more

Two phenomena, in my view, are particularly disturbing: One is the prevalence of the use of torture to extract confessions and information and the second one is the intimidation of those who make complaints against public officials. In my opinion, there is no doubt that these phenomena are more than allegations, but have in fact considerable basis in reality.

This year's nominations are a true reflection of the diversity that currently exists in Latin music - not only across read more

This year's nominations are a true reflection of the diversity that currently exists in Latin music - not only across genres but across generations as well.

A lively, disinterested, persistent liking for truth is extraordinarily rare. Action and faith enslave thought, both of them in order read more

A lively, disinterested, persistent liking for truth is extraordinarily rare. Action and faith enslave thought, both of them in order not to be troubled or inconvenienced by reflection, criticism or doubt.

The King has become a failure in his mission for which he had assumed power.

The King has become a failure in his mission for which he had assumed power.

I may be president of the United States, but my private life is nobody's damned business.

I may be president of the United States, but my private life is nobody's damned business.