To be a good loser is to learn how to win.

My first stringed instrument was a cigar box banjo where I cut and turned the pegs and strung the wires myself.

I have written some poetry that I don't understand myself.

In the night the cabbages catch at the moon, the leaves drip silver, the rows of cabbages are a series of little silver waterfalls in the moon.

A politician should have three hats. One for throwing into the ring, one for talking through, and one for pulling rabbits out of if elected.

One of the greatest necessities in America is to discover creative solitude.

The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring.