That led me to say that when push comes to shove, I'm against capital punishment.

Life is simply experience; for reasons not readily discerned, we attempt to go on.

As a defense lawyer, he refused to condemn his clients. Everyone else in the system-the cops, the prosecutors, the juries and judges-would take care of that; they didn't need his help.

Libraries function as crucial technology hubs, not merely for free Web access, but for those who need computer training and assistance. Library business centers help support entrepreneurship and retraining.

The prosecutor, who is supposed to carry the burden of proof, really is an author.

Basbanes makes you love books.

Courage is not the absence of fear but the ability to carry on with dignity in spite of it.