Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savage's whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of his tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men.

In the course of history, men come to see that iron necessity is neither iron nor necessary.

Mothers - especially single mothers - are heroic in their efforts to raise our nation's children, but men must also take responsibility for their children and recognize the impact they have on their families' well-being.

Being the boss anywhere is lonely. Being a female boss in a world of mostly men is especially so.

In the long run, men hit only what they aim at. Therefore, they had better aim at something high.