Jefferson owned slaves. He did not believe that all were created equal. He was a racist.

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.

Writing is not the easiest way to make a living. Your work long hours, usually all by yourself. It is not a way to make money.

There are many more want-to-be writers out there than good editors.

Even before Watergate and his resignation, Nixon had inspired conflicting and passionate emotions.

I thought Nixon was the worst President we had ever had, save only perhaps Andrew Johnson.

Almost everything Truman did in foreign affairs I approve of.