We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the Universe. That makes us something very special. – Stephen Hawking
If thats how it all started, then we might as well face the fact that whats left out there is a great deal of shrapnel and a whole bunch of cinders (one of which is, fortunately, still hot enough and close enough to be good for tanning). – Barbara Ehrenreich
Why I came here, I know not; where I shall go it is useless to inquire — in the midst of myriads of the living and the dead worlds, stars, systems, infinity, why should I be anxious about an atom? – Lord (George Gordon) Byron
There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty. – John Adams
Ive been the co-chair of the Non-Partisan Womens Caucus and vice-chair for several years, taking a leadership role in this womens organization. – Gwen Moore