The most distinguished hallmark of the American society is and always has been change.

Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we're here for something else besides ourselves.

The best way to get thrown out of the columnists' club is to be uncertain about anything whatsoever on this earth.

There are only two kinds of people in the world, suckers and people that can be had. Everyone can be had, but a sucker will always bet you $50 that he can't be had. Maybe magicians are around to remind us we can all be had, so we don't become suckers.

Better to trust the man who is frequently in error than the one who is never in doubt.

Next to power without honor, the most dangerous thing in the world is power without humor.

It is only people with a sense of personal responsibility who can help others. It is only people with a sense of personal responsibility who can be helped in a lasting way.