Friendships are different from all other relationships. Unlike acquaintanceship, friendship is based on love. Unlike lovers and married couples, it is free of jealousy. Unlike children and parents, it knows neither criticism nor resentment. Friendship has no status in law. Business partnerships are based on a contract. So is marriage. Parents are bound by law. But friendships are freely entered into, freely given, and freely exercised.

You don't hate history, you hate the way it was taught to you in high school.

I was too young for Korea and too old for Vietnam.

American corporations hate to give away money.

To be a slaveholder meant one had to regard the African American as inferior in every way.

My favorite book is the last one printed, which is always better than those that were published earlier.

In America, Jefferson noted with approval, women knew their place.